White Coats

I've been pondering the need for white coats for docs. Originally, I was against them. But, I do like the pockets. I keep them well loaded with small reference books, which are essentially pacifiers for my lack of knowledge. That being said, I think they kind of set up this power differential. But, I know that a few of my mentors (who are kind of the old school docs, and that's a compliment-really) wear them. I'm in the Pedi ER this month, so am not wearing one this month, and won't be next month when I'm in the NICU. I've bought a fanny pack (or Bum Bag for you across the pond), so that I can hopefully ditch the white coat, and still have the comfort of knowing that my panic guides are close at hand.