Doctors are told to ditch “disease spreading” neckties

I have worn a bow tie at work for some years which according to Dr
Copperfield (Sunday Times, Body and Soul 26/2/06) makes me a 'tree
hugging, homeopathic homeopathic inadequate who probably wears sandals
too'. I do not believe I would be recognisable from that description and
actually have a National Prioficincy Certificate to use a chain saw. I
find the bow tie emminently practical since it does not dangle in
unmentionable places. It also gives a professional appearance which is
important for our profession and I feel would make a suitable alternative
to standard neckwear.

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