RCT: Effect of clear vs. standard covered masks on communication with patients during surgical clinic encounters

Effect of Clear vs Standard Covered Masks on Communication With Patients During Surgical Clinic Encounters: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery

Commentaries: Benefits of Clear Masks in Communication With Patients – JAMA Surgery AND New study shows impact of mask wearing on patient trust and perception of surgeons – University of North Carolina Health Care

Author interview: Clear vs Standard Covered Masks on Communication With Patients During Surgical Clinic Encounters

Commentary on Twitter

Surgeons who wore clear masks were perceived by patients to be better communicators, have more empathy, and elicit greater trust https://t.co/xmbbWqZaTL @IanKratzkeMD @muneerakapadia @UNCSurgery

— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) March 12, 2021