Lab coats

Do patients prefer there doctors to be wearing a lab coat or not. I personally like the lab coat over street wear rather than scrubs.

I do like a doctor in a crisp white lab coat. I guess it is a symbol of authority. My doctor always wears a while lab coat over street clothes, (shirt and tie), really makes him look distinguished. 😉

For sure so dressed they do this effect to their patients and also now this is quite common for the docs.

However I must also say that lastly the nurses not so often are so dressed, while many years ago they were also always dressed in their uniform with exactly the same intimidating effect.

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Well I kind of like the idea of the old timey doctor shirts like the one on this website. Its actually one of my favorite sites. http://www.medicaltoys.com/Outfits-DocShirts-Labs.html

Definately a lab coat on the Doctor.

I love to see them wear the lab coat

I love the "white lab coat over a shirt and tie" look.

I definitely prefer coat over shirt and tie. I do not think scrubs emphasize the superiority of the examiner over the patient.

White lab coats is a turn on for me

I always wear a white lab coat over green scrubs

Scrubs or a lab coat are a plus but, if you are good at playing that's all that matters. Suits are also nice.

I actually like both as long as they play the role.

Yes I prefer the white lab coat and stethescope around the neck.

White unifor on nurse is more realitic

I really like lab coats, but they are not essential for me. However, a woman in a lab coat is very sexy.

I think it depends on if they're playing DR or Nurse. I think a DR should be in a lab coat and business casual, however my naughty nurses in nicely fitting scrubs are gorgeous. And you can get nice ones at walmart now for a decent price so you're not paying $80+ for a set.

I don't mind it at the hospital, but don't like them at his office. I always like the casual look. It make me more comfortable.

Definitely prefer lab coat, with shirt and tie underneath. Though scrubs are a nice change at times, also scrubs with a lab coat.

I highly prefer scrubs. For me, the lab coat is a turn off. I'm not sure why. In my fantasies, my nurse is wearing scrubs, and if I'm the doc, then I imagine myself wearing normal clothing.

I love a lab coat...sign of authority

My doctor does not wear a lab coat. She is always dressed in stylish clothes that accentuates her great figure. My favorite is her black leather skirt, colorful shirt and boots.

It's funny that the white coat is becoming vanishingly rare on UK docs yet patients feel that to wear one makes them look 'more authentic'. Guess it goes to show how powerful those preconceptions developed in childhood are.

The lab coat is essential, although I don't care if the clothes underneath are scrubs or street casual. The old-timey doctor shirts in mitsuki's link would work, too!

The more accoutrement (stethoscope, tongue depressors, Rx pad) the better! I wouldn't even mind a surgical cap and face mask. All of those layers of clothing on the doc would underscore the difference in our positions (since I'm completely naked). It speaks to the CMNF component of this kind of play.

I like the lab coat over slacks

Lab coat is sort of crucial in my opinion, scrubs okay too though.

I prefer the doc to wear a lab coat...

Most of my patients prefer me in green scrubs and in addition I do have a black rubber apron and black rubber boots which a particular female on here really finds a turn on!!

I always wear a white lab coat during play exams, I think it gives that extra edge to proceedings.

Dr Philip.

I think the lab coat adds to the doctor's persona. It's definately a must for play exams.

I agree with some other posters, even though a lot of doctors don't wear lab coats any more, I prefer to wear them or have my playdoc wear them during a scene. Like stethoscopes, lab coats are badge of authority.