Permission Granted

[beowulf67]

Of course now you will have to purchase more kilts.

Oh the sacrifices we have to make sometimes...

[BarefootScott]

That's awesome! I have to get me a job like that.

[mkmound]

That's terrific!!!

[ozone]

As a physician, I have only worn my kilt to work once, on Halloween, which made me feel a bit like I was wearing a costume rather than a proper garment. One patient (female) said that she was uncomfortable hearing advice from "a man in a skirt."

My question is this: What would this admittedly biased group think about a Doctor in a Kilt? Have any of you been to a Doctor who wears a kilt?

[McMurdo]

My question is this: What would this admittedly biased group think about a Doctor in a Kilt? Have any of you been to a Doctor who wears a kilt?

ozone
I would not have a problem with a doctor in a kilt, however that does not mean that the trousered masses are forward thinking enough to accept it, would you be able to talk to a fair cross-section of your paitents and see what they think if it is something you want to persue?

[NewKilt]

As a physician, I have only worn my kilt to work once, on Halloween, which made me feel a bit like I was wearing a costume rather than a proper garment. One patient (female) said that she was uncomfortable hearing advice from "a man in a skirt."

My question is this: What would this admittedly biased group think about a Doctor in a Kilt? Have any of you been to a Doctor who wears a kilt?

Doctor, I'm a full-time kiltie who is disabled. As such, a spend quite a bit of time going to appointments with my doctors as well as spending time in the hospital for surgery. I'm speculating, but I think that the number of patients that you see would actually increase if you wore a kilt. The increase, in particular, would be female patients. For men who might inquire, you could even point out the physical advantages of wearing a kilt as apposed to trousers.

I have had nothing but postive comments from doctors, nursing staff, clerical staff, and other patients when I go to my appointments or have to remain in the hospital for a few days. So while you might get a negative reaction at times, it would far be exceeded by the positive.

Darrell

[canawler]

Technically, as a taxpayer in Pennsylvania, I am your boss. You should have checked with me. I would have given you permission long ago.

[Frog]

After reading the work dress code somewhat carefully (shorts, skirts, and dresses may be no shorter than 3" above the knee) I figured it'd be better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission - and, to top it off wore it (my mocker, with a dress shirt) to a meeting with the top brass who had made the trip to discuss a new (and unpopular) compensation plan. At one point the president of the company said something to the effect of "hearing out a man brave enough to wear a kilt". I've worn 'em whenever it was feasible since, e.g., days I know I won't be working with kids and am just pulling office duty.

Frog

[NewKilt]

Congratulations. I'm always pleased to hear when one of us finds out that it is acceptable to wear a kilt at work. You simply never no unless you ask.

Darrell

[McClef]

I haven't been to a doctor who was wearing a kilt but I have been to a doctor wearing a kilt myself.

Last time was especially practical as had to show him my knees!