👔 Why Some Hospital Staff Don't Wear Uniforms

Breaking Down the Barrier of Scrubs

• Many hospital staff wear **scrubs**, which are simple, sanitary garments designed for clinical tasks.
• While these uniforms signal medical authority, they can also create a psychological barrier between the provider and the patient.
• Staff like chaplains, social workers, and patient advocates intentionally dress in civilian clothes to avoid this detachment.
• This choice helps patients feel they are speaking to a person, not just another piece of the medical system.