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This work explores the reasons and implications behind the choice of white coats by physicians.

July 11, 2026Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings

The Embrace of the White Coat

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This work explores the reasons and implications behind the choice of white coats by physicians.
Qualitative reflection on personal experiences and feelings associated with wearing a white coat.
Analysis of cultural and historical significance of physician attire.
Wearing a white coat fosters a sense of responsibility among physicians.
The white coat symbolizes professionalism and trust in the medical field.

Implication

Examines the significance of physician attire in shaping professional identity and responsibility.

Abstract

Why do physicians wear white coats?Why not purple, or red, or yellow, or black coats?When I don the whiteI feel a sense of responsibility,and my demeanor changeslike a sudden hush in a thunderstorm...

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Neeta Nayak (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51dc79c18d7f28ca4ffc26 https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2026.2691673

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Examines the significance of physician attire in shaping professional identity and responsibility.

The Embrace of the White Coat

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The Embrace of the White Coat

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