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Would it bother you if your doctor was wearing shoes like these?

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BloodyMaud · 16/07/2019 11:09

I love them, but can't really justify them unless I wear them for work, at least sometimes. They have loads of styles - some are definitely innappropriate but wondered if some would be ok. Rest of outfit is usually colourful but fairly smart/ conservative.

Would it bother you if your doctor was wearing shoes like these?
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derxa · 18/07/2019 13:27

I think a lot of valuable time would be taken up by discussing the 'shoes'.
You would come across as a sort of Colin Hunt type. I have had the cancer talk and I'm glad it was delivered by someone who was dressed professionally.

Kittykatmacbill · 18/07/2019 13:42

I personally don’t care, I get more annoyed by doctors wearing silly heels they can’t walk in. I remember once taking one of my preschoolers to the gp who was trying to get down on the floor to examine her, but couldn’t as was wearing heels and tights, much prefer when they are wearing white stuff and campers as you know they can actually move in?

DH is a doctor some of colleagues wear this type of thing:- m.camper.com/en_GB/women/shoes/twins/camper-twins-K200842-001

NavyBerry · 18/07/2019 13:49

I don't believe in "professional" clothes. As long as you are professional you can wear whatever you like

CollaterlyS1sters · 18/07/2019 16:13

@NavyBerry

So it's fine for a school teacher to wear a babydoll nightie and stiletto heels?

Fine for a police officer to wear a rubber suit and gimp mask?

Fine for a funeral director to wear a frilly pink dress and a comedy headdress with pom-poms?

I mean, it doesn't impinge on their ability to do their job, does it?

CollaterlyS1sters · 18/07/2019 16:15

@FairytaleofWigan I'm sorry for your loss. x

HeadintheiClouds · 18/07/2019 16:23

Some people never think it through in their instinctive desire to be right on.

thecatsabsentcojones · 18/07/2019 17:12

@OceanDreams he's an anaesthetist so is theatre staff. Mind you, haven't seen him in blues for ages so it may have changed, I just recall him telling me he was wearing the hideous crocs because of bodily fluids soaking him. Urrrrrrgh.

FairytaleOfWigan · 18/07/2019 17:59

Thank you @CollaterlyS1sters. It was some years ago but strangely enough I do remember exactly what she said and what she was wearing. Both were very appropriate, in case you were wondering. She and the nursing staff couldn’t have done more for us.

God bless the NHS and its staff Flowers

readitandwept · 18/07/2019 18:25

I wouldn't personally wear them, but if we were to pick our GP based purely on footwear, I do think I'd pick OP.

Lardlizard · 18/07/2019 20:28

I’d like them and think they make a good conversational starter and kids would also like them xxx

HeadintheiClouds · 18/07/2019 20:34

Conversation starter? A medical appointment is hardly akin to a cocktail party, there’s no particular need for small talk. Certainly not about what the medical practitioner is wearing.

SolitudeAtAltitude · 18/07/2019 20:40

More suited to a nursery worker

Ivegotthree · 18/07/2019 21:02

Very well said @CollaterlyS1sters

AnnaMagnani · 18/07/2019 21:32

I'm a consultant. All of my work involves having end of life related conversations with patients and breaking bad news to patients.

I'd wear at least 3 of those pairs of shoes.

The NHS isn't a business suit environment and it is fine to have a personality. Even with older patients - I get people saying they like my shoes or they remember me because I'm the one in the bright red dress Smile

Generally my comments to junior doctors on dress are limited to pointing out if they are wearing a top that you can see down if they lean forward.

CollaterlyS1sters · 18/07/2019 22:05

@AnnaMagnani I'm a consultant. All of my work involves having end of life related conversations with patients and breaking bad news to patients. I'd wear at least 3 of those pairs of shoes. The NHS isn't a business suit environment and it is fine to have a personality. Even with older patients - I get people saying they like my shoes or they remember me because I'm the one in the bright red dress smile

"Smile"?

Have you read any of this thread?

Does the fact that a very, very large proportion of people have said that they would find this inappropriate, upsetting, insulting, and unprofessional make any difference to you at all?

In your position, you should be taking the honest opinions on this thread as an opportunity to reconsider your poor decision to inflict this on your patients, the majority of whom wouldn't dream of expressing their true opinions in real life.

The fact that you don't care about the 400+ posts, most of which are people saying they would find this very inappropriate for a doctor - particularly one in your position - is doing nothing at all to address the stereotype of consultants as arrogant, superior, and not giving a crap about their patients' lived experiences.

HeadintheiClouds · 18/07/2019 22:48

Also, it’s fine to have a personality.

Nobody wants to have your bloody “personality” foisted on them in situations described previously. How self absorbed and insular you sound 🙄
I wouldn’t want your personality, even at one step removed.

RosesAndRaindrops · 18/07/2019 22:54

I don't get all this angst over a pair of shoes. Confused

HeadintheiClouds · 18/07/2019 23:06

Try reading the thread.

Namechangeforthiscancershit · 18/07/2019 23:07

I'm a consultant. All of my work involves having end of life related conversations with patients and breaking bad news to patients

But who would we complain to about your shoes? The NHS shoe police is (AFAIK) not a thing. But I would be upset about it nonetheless.

singymummy · 18/07/2019 23:08

I can honestly say I've never looked at my doctors shoes

Tavannach · 19/07/2019 01:00

Does the fact that a very, very large proportion of people have said that they would find this inappropriate, upsetting, insulting, and unprofessional make any difference to you at all?

Believe me, when you're discussing limited options you really really don't care about what your doctor is wearing.

Namechangeforthiscancershit · 19/07/2019 01:10

Believe me, when you're discussing limited options you really really don't care about what your doctor is wearing

I do. It's fine to say how you feel in those conversations but not to expect everyone to feel the same way as you. I find some things disrespectful, including those horrible shoes! You don't, which is fine!

LolaSmiles · 19/07/2019 07:04

I can honestly say I've never looked at my doctors shoes
Me neither, but then can't think I've been to a doctor that's worn 'look at me' shoes. However nice their shoes are, if they're not glittery or patterned artworks in your face then they don't draw the eye.

I sometimes think too much emphasis is placed in the workplace on people's need to make their quirks and personality a highlight (usually with some teenage line 'but i can do my job in a neon green play suit and i should be judged for my job not my clothes') and I'm not sure I think that's always right.
It's a weird line really because there's a fine line between personal professional dress style and showing off how quirky/unique I am.

WanderingTrolley1 · 19/07/2019 07:07

I would certainly raise an eyebrow...

OceanDreams · 19/07/2019 08:52

Real question is whether or not @BloodyMaud has actually read any of this thread and what she has decided to do? Did she get the shoes?

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