In England it is worn casually around the neck, in Germany it is usually kept in the coat pocket with a tourniquet and ECG ruler. The Freiburg hygienist Franz Daschner complained years ago that the stethoscope only serves to distinguish the doctor in his white coat from the hairdresser. Nevertheless, the medical hearing aid is the medical profession’s signature accessory in order to be considered competent. After all, the times when the urine glass was the symbol of the medical profession are over. From the Middle Ages to early modern times, doctors tasted the urine of sick people in order to detect diabetes. The term diabetes mellitus comes from this – and means “honey-sweet flow”.
Doctors who demonstrate their training appear particularly trustworthy. – Knowledge
