An engraving of Dr. Schnabel, a plague doctor in Rome, 1656
Back in first year in ethics we discussed the sense (or nonsense) of white coat and its symbolic and psychological effect for the patients. I was never enemy of white coat and now there is even new quality of wearing it: the fact that I am supposed to spend up to six hours a day in my coat makes dealing with weight gain slightly easier. Hiding my new breast, belly and arms under it and not thinking about clothes too much. Don´t worry, I don´t wear the beaky mask:)
(I know I know...Remedy would hate this hiding strategy. She loves expositions and challenges. But it will be hopefully next level.)
No joke, I've had nightmares about those old plague-defense getups. They scare the crap out of me.
ReplyDeleteOOps. I hope you won´t have some bad dreams after seeing this. It is bit scary, but I am trying to imagine the doctor´s personality, his fears and feelings under the getup.
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