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The '''white coat''' (or lab coat) is a long white lab coat with pockets that, over time, becomes the nastiest of fomites. Not only can it carry paperwork and [[Graham Crackers|graham crackers]]<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/05/97-worlds-graham-crackers/ 97% of World’s Graham Cracker Supply Located in Hospital Drawers, White Coat Pockets]</ref>, it can also hold unlimited stains in the form of food and bodily fluids. It is aerodynamic<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/09/white-coat-2/ Super-Aerodynamic White Coat to Shave Seconds Off Rounds]</ref>, rarely washed<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/06/doctor-white-coat/ After 25th Stain, Doctor Finally Decides to Wash White Coat]</ref> and often shortened to teach upstart residents a lesson.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/12/white-coat/ Resident’s White Coat Shortened in New Public Shaming Tactic]</ref> Contrary to popular belief, there are differences between physician '''white coats''', nurse practitioner '''white coats''', [[Bloodletting|phlebotomist]] '''white coats''', respiratory therapist '''white coats''', physical therapy '''white coats''', [[Physician Assistant|physician assistant]] '''white coats''', and hospital chef '''white coats.'''<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/11/know-white-coats/ Know Your White Coats]</ref> As much as the '''white coat''' has been a symbol of medicine for decades, it will likely be phased out completely to be replaced instead by the sleek and more ubiquitous [[Black Fleece|black fleece]] pioneered by [[Orthopod|orthopods]]<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/05/long-white-coats-to-be-officially-replaced-by-black-fleece-jackets/ Long White Coats to be Officially Replaced By Black Fleece Jackets]</ref>, despite the recently broadened array of colors available (not only white).<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/07/lab-coats-brand-new-colors/ Lab Coats Now Available in Brand New Colors]</ref>
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- [[Black Fleece]]
- [[Contact Precautions]]
- [[Gown]]
- [[Pants]]