Table 3

Respondent opinions regarding importance of physician attire

Opinions regarding influence and appropriateness of physician dressTotal no (%)
How my doctor dresses is important to men=4016
 Disagree or strongly disagree593 (15)
 Neither agree nor disagree1286 (32)
 Agree or strongly agree2137 (53)
How my doctor dresses influences how happy I am with the care I receive.n=4010
 Disagree or strongly disagree931 (23)
 Neither agree nor disagree1620 (40)
 Agree or strongly agree1459 (36)
It is appropriate for a doctor to dress casually when seeing patients over the weekend.n=4003
 Disagree or strongly disagree857 (21)
 Neither agree nor disagree1372 (34)
 Agree or strongly agree1774 (44)
Doctors should wear a white coat when seeing patients in their office.n=4007
 Disagree or strongly disagree485 (12)
 Neither agree nor disagree1321 (33)
 Agree or strongly agree2201 (55)
Doctors should wear a white coat when seeing patient in the emergency room.n=4005
 Disagree or strongly disagree704 (18)
 Neither agree nor disagree1519 (38)
 Agree or strongly agree1782 (44)
Doctors should wear a white coat when seeing patients in the hospital.n=4006
 Disagree or strongly disagree346 (9)
 Neither agree nor disagree1188 (30)
 Agree or strongly agree2472 (62)
Doctors should always wear a white coat when seeing patients in any setting.n=4007
 Disagree or strongly disagree1022 (26)
 Neither agree nor disagree1641 (41)
 Agree or strongly agree1344 (34)
  • Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding.