Patient preferences regarding the dress code, conduct and resources used by doctors during consultations in the public healthcare sector in Bloemfontein, Free State

摘要: Background: The doctor–patient relationship is important in determining the quality of healthcare provided. This study aimed to identify patient preferences regarding dress code, conduct and resources used by doctors during consultations public sector, Bloemfontein. Information from this can be benefit policies codes within hospitals medical schools.Methods: was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Self-administered anonymous questionnaires were distributed at Bloemfontein's National District Hospital patients 18 years older, waiting pharmacy consultation queues.Results: Of 500 410 analysed. Patients preferred wear formal attire. For female included neat blouse (77.9%), smart pants (62.5%) or straight-cut jeans (51.4%) flat pumps (56.3%). male collared shirts (52.4% 57.6% for long- short-sleeved shirts, respectively) wi...