In this RCT of 200 surgical clinic patients, surgeons wearing a clear mask were rated significantly higher for providing understandable explanations, demonstrating empathy, and eliciting trust ja.ma/3l7DJ2D @IanKratzkeMD @muneerakapadia @UNCSurgery
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@JAMASurgery @JAMA_current @IanKratzkeMD @muneerakapadia @UNCSurgery But is the surgeon protected? Look at the gaps on either side. Can the surgeon breathe as well through what I assume to be plastic? Obviously more visibility is better but at what cost to the wearer?
@tarabyrne19 @JAMASurgery @JAMA_current @IanKratzkeMD @muneerakapadia @UNCSurgery Here's more information about the mask- it meets the same safety criteria as a regular surgical mask. theclearmask.com