http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/05/do-we-really-need-fancier-more.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/05/do-we-really-need-fancier-more.html#comment-91432 Val Erde Sat, 23 May 2009 18:27:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2009/05/do-we-really-need-fancier-more-expensive-hospital-gowns.html#comment-91432 Personally I think all doctors should wear Star Trek costumes. But them I'm from the UK, so I am probably mad! Personally I think all doctors should wear Star Trek costumes. But them I’m from the UK, so I am probably mad!

]]> http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/05/do-we-really-need-fancier-more.html#comment-91396 Dane Sun, 17 May 2009 17:05:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/kevinmd/2009/05/do-we-really-need-fancier-more-expensive-hospital-gowns.html#comment-91396 While it might not seem like a necessity, until its effects can be measured it cannot simply be ruled out as a frivolous expenditure. If the gown's alter a patients perceptions in a positive manner that lend itself to improved outcomes (shorter healing times, better perceived quality of life, etc) then the extra cost could easily be justified. While it might not seem like a necessity, until its effects can be measured it cannot simply be ruled out as a frivolous expenditure. If the gown’s alter a patients perceptions in a positive manner that lend itself to improved outcomes (shorter healing times, better perceived quality of life, etc) then the extra cost could easily be justified.

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