Medical Resident

I have several colleagues that have a 10lb labcoat. They have all sorts of pocketbooks, acessories, lists, rulers etc. I asked one of them how often he used that equipment. His response was simple: "almost never". I challenge you to empty your labcoat pockets and examine each item, thinking how often you have needed it. Really.

I do not carry any pocketbook with me. I use my PDA for my medication databases, and the only real pieces of equipment I need are my stethoscope and a tiny penlight. I used to carry a bunch of things in my pockets, but then I realized that carrying that much stuff really did not accomplish anything except making my feet hurt more by the end of the day.