What works: Lab coat vs. shirt and tie

June 27, 2008

Hello all,

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Yesterday I treated about 7 new patients wearing

my mid thigh length white lab jacket with logo. I didn't wear

my tie even though we had a cooler than usual 102 degrees

yesterday. I had a collared shirt underneath the lab jacket

to add some color.

All patients really seemed to listen well and in fact respond well.

They all paid cash or check for it too by the way.

I'm pretty sure that the patients' results were better because of

the formal attire.

On our 110 degree days it gets a little challenging

to have a second layer of clothing if one is going

out at all however.

Lance P. Van Arsdell, PT

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