A Doctor’s ‘Awkward’ Decision To Write His Name On His Scrub Cap Changes Safety In Hospitals Around The World


We get so used to our everyday lives, we rarely stop to question the simple things. After all, if they remained the same for so long, is it possible to improve them even more? Well… Yes. In an attempt to avoid confusion during surgical operations, Australian anesthetist Dr. Rob Hackett decided to wear a scrub cap with his name on: “Rob … Anaesthetist.”

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  1. Awesome idea, would colour coding the caps to the duties make it easier as well. Red – surgeon, green – nurse. Etc. would speed up recognition even more.