Merz, Jon FRebbeck, Timothy RSankar, PamelaMeagher, Emma A2023-05-222023-05-222002-07-012007-03-12https://repository.upenn.edu/handle/20.500.14332/5480In health care, the white coat symbolizes professionalism, trustworthiness, and competence; it also represents power. This suggests that the wearing of a white coat could influence the decisions of potential subjects who are asked to participate in clinic-based research.Article