Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccabl

I myself am a Medical student and do not follow that certain stereotype.

Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccable manners?

I would have said yes a few years ago. However my son's last pediatrician did not fit that description. Our first appointment shocked me a little. He walked in with a football jersey, a mostly shaved head, and an earring. But he was an excellent doctor with a great knowledge base. He treated my son really well. He was even willing to refer my son to an ENT before he had the required 6 ear infections in one year (he was averaging one a month).

I think it's more important to be yourself. Otherwise you'll come off as fake and insincere. Stereotypes are constantly changing and you'll find that certain types of people need a doctor like you. You may seem less intimidating to them than one in formal attire with impeccable manners.

Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccable manners?

No. Professional attire, confidentiality and knowledge are important to me.

Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccable manners?

No...for one thing, my doctor is female.

For another, I really don't care about my doctor's hair color - just their ability and knowledge.

I think manners falls into the bedside manner category, and certainly you should treat your patients with kindness and courtesy.

Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccable manners?

no, just that he is clean

Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccable manners?

It doesn't matter what a doctor looks like but obviously there are dress codes inside a hospital, assuming thats the kind of doctor you are. All I really care about a doctor is that they are very knowledgeable and considerate. Being funny also puts things in a lighter mood.

Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccable manners?

Companies flogging pills sure think so.

I only care about competence.

Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccable manners?

Nope. Bedside manner and not ignoring my complaints as "female troubles" are what I look for. Oh, and don't give me a pregnancy test if I come in with a headache.

One of my favorite doctors actually told me she looked forward to seeing what I'd done with my hair when I came in.

Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccable manners?

those traits are just stereo typical. if you wanna be a doctor, don't be an a**hole, be nice and sincere with your patients, show compassion, and confidentiality is the most important things a doctor should be.

Does everybody expect doctors to have the following traits- Formal attire, Neat grey hair, Impeccable manners?

No, just that they're friendly, kind, concerned, professional, and actually do their job properly.

And a medical degree : )