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Program will monitor Md. doctors' handwashing

George Orwell | 1:11 p.m. Nov. 3, 2009

Send in the government to monitor handwashing. Start in the bathrooms in college dorms.

Handwashing Police | 1:15 p.m. Nov. 3, 2009

I just saw a guy come out of the stall and not wash his hands. I saw him in the hall shaking other peoples hands. So I called him on it in front of everyone. The guy was pretty upset about it. Probably ruined a business deal, but hey, he didn't wash his hands. Nasty.

Orwell? | 1:26 p.m. Nov. 3, 2009

Who needs the government. Every time you see a guy who doesn't was his hands, do what I do and call him out in public. (HwP)

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Jess | 8:17 p.m. Nov. 3, 2009

Whenever I visit any doctor or dentist I make sure he or she washes his or her hands in front of me.

I once had a dentist who objected saying he had just washed his hands. I told him that if he expects me to pay his bill he'll wash his hands again. Not only did he wash his hands but he also lost me as a patient. I told anyone in our neighborhood who would listen about this experience. I'll do it again if I get any pushback from physicians.

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