MDs' neckties 'a health hazard'

[Champ]

Researchers grew bacteria from swabs taken from neckwear
Infection expert blames contamination on poor handwashing


HELEN BRANSWELL
CANADIAN PRESS

Concerned about picking up a nasty bug while in hospital? Forget about whether your doctor washed his hands before examining you. Ask when he last dry-cleaned his tie.

Neckties worn by doctors can and do carry dangerous pathogens, a clever new study released yesterday reveals. It suggests a bedside visit by a well-dressed physician could dole out disease along with comfort and care.

The presence of bugs on ties suggests doctors aren't washing their hands enough, or at the right times, said Dr. Allison McGeer, one of Canada's leading infection control experts.

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"If physicians washed their hands when they were supposed to, their ties would not be contaminated," she said.

[HornBuckler]

1. Yep, They've Said This For Awhile

Some Day, When Our Kind Has The Ruling Hand - It'll Be All Jeans And T-Shirts - But We Have To Earn A Check Somehow :)

[Champ]

2. Hey

Did you see my prediction? :hi:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

3. They forgot..most of them are ugly too!

Doctors don't know how to dress.