That's been the burning question here at Duke University Medical Center ever since a young doctor dared to ask if residents could start wearing long coats. Environmental services is the custodial department. Dr. Haynes told Dr. Ard to poll his fellow residents and submit a request to the committee.
Residents boast medical degrees.
They work longer hours and spend more time with patients than do veteran physicians. I told her I was, but she would have none of it. That argument doesn't impress veteran physicians. To other traditionalists, the long-coat envy seems adolescent. White coats aren't all about status, of course.