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Patient preferences regarding the dress code, conduct and resources used by doctors during consultations in the public healthcare sector in Bloemfontein, Free State

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 58 , issue 3 , 2016 , pages: 94–99

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2016.1187865

Author(s): JW Van der Merwe School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , M Rugunanan School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , J Ras School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , E-M Röscher School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , BD Henderson Division Clinical Genetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa , G Joubert Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa

Keywords: dress-code , patient preferences , professional attire , professional behaviour , technology use

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Abstract

Background: The doctor–patient relationship is important in determining the quality of healthcare provided. This study aimed to identify patient preferences regarding dress code, conduct and resources used by doctors during consultations in the public healthcare sector, Bloemfontein. Information from this study can be of benefit in determining policies and dress codes within hospitals and medical schools.

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