Today’s physicians and medical students make decisions about their attire in a variety of clinical settings every day. One factor likely affecting their choices is the perception that patients care how their doctors dress. In this article, we review the literature on patient preference for physician attire. For doctors making a choice in neckwear, another consideration is the concern that neckties are a potential source of healthcare-associated infections. Bow ties, a less common neckwear style, might represent an important alternative to the necktie … Download the full article below.