Annals Consult Guys - White Coat or No White Coat?
Authors: Geno J. Merli, Howard H. Weitz
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2019)

Web Exclusives20 August 2019Annals Consult Guys - White Coat or No White Coat?FREEGeno J. Merli, MD and Howard H. Weitz, MDGeno J. Merli, MDThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (G.J.M., H.H.W.)Search for more papers by this author and Howard H. Weitz, MDThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (G.J.M., H.H.W.)Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/W18-0047 SectionsSupplemental MaterialAboutVisual Abstract ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Annals Consult Guys brings a new perspective to the art and science of medicine with lively discussion and analysis of real-world cases and situations. They address medically relevant topics—whether they be poignant, thought-provoking, or just plain entertaining.For more videos from and information on Annals Consult Guys, visit go.annals.org/ConsultGuys. Comments0 CommentsSign In to Submit A Comment D. Venes, MDNone3 October 2020 White coat adverse effect? Although experience and research suggest that white coats inspire the most patient confidence, we don't hear about hypertension worsened by the wearing of scrubs or business suits. Any data on this? The Consult GuysACP11 October 2020 Authors' Response Great question. In our exhaustive review of this topic we did not find any studies or observations that evaluated the patient’s vital sign (blood pressure, heart rate, or respiration) response to their physician’s attire. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (G.J.M., H.H.W.)Disclosures: Geno J. Merli, MD, reports the following: Research grants/contracts: Bristol-Myers Squibb. Howard H. Weitz, MD, reports that he has no financial relationships or interests to disclose.Editors' Disclosures: Christine Laine, MD, MPH, Editor in Chief, reports that her spouse has stock options/holdings with Targeted Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Darren B. Taichman, MD, PhD, Executive Editor, reports that he has no financial relationships or interests to disclose. Cynthia D. Mulrow, MD, MSc, Senior Deputy Editor, reports that she has no relationships or interests to disclose. Jaya K. Rao, MD, MHS, Deputy Editor, reports that she has stock holdings/options in Eli Lilly and Pfizer. Catharine B. Stack, PhD, MS, Deputy Editor, Statistics, reports that she has stock holdings in Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Colgate-Palmolive. Christina C. Wee, MD, MPH, Deputy Editor, reports employment with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Sankey V. Williams, MD, Deputy Editor, reports that he has no financial relationships or interests to disclose. Yu-Xiao Yang, MD, MSCE, Deputy Editor, reports that he has no financial relationships or interest to disclose. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byCorrection: Annals Consult Guys - Preventing Coronary Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Do Guidelines Apply? 20 August 2019Volume 171, Issue 4Page: CG1KeywordsDiagnostic techniquesDisclosureResearch grantsResearch reporting guidelines ePublished: 20 August 2019 Issue Published: 20 August 2019 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2019 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.Loading ...