The photo referred to is Mary Kay Smith.  I have had the honor of knowing
her for more years that either of us probably wants to admit to.  I'm not
sure why this photo was brought up.  Was there an objection to the fact
that the LC is in a "white coat" and all the implications (positive?
negative?) of the coat?  I hope no one looks upon that picture negatively.
When one is employed in a hospital one is expected to play the game to an
extent.  This always includes wardrobe expectations.  I know this has been
discussed before on Lactnet, so I won't belabor the point other than to say
that most families in the hospital setting tend to look upon the LC (in
her "white coat") as another of the health care professionals there to look
after them.  And that ain't such a bad thing! My white coat serves several
purposes - I wear it on "offical" rounds in the morning.  The staff and
parents know that I am visible and out on the units and available to them.
(I also have pockets available!).  When I am "officially" done with rounds
for that day, I remove my white coat, and take care of my myriad other
responsibilities, some of which involve direct patient care, others
involving more management aspects of my job.  Everyone knows I am still
available to them, but now on an as needed basis.  Works for me.

Pam Hirsch, RN,BSN,CLC
Clinical Lead, Lactation Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL  USA

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