Know your patients' limitations

Obviously, a patient's best interest is the top priority, so if you think colorful, fun designs of doctor headwear would make him or her uncomfortable, opt for a more traditional look.

I recommend: SmartScrubs offers basic styles of surgical scrub hats. Even better, you coordinate their patterns and colors of surgeon headwear with their wide variety of medical uniform tops and pants.

Explore your personal style

Selecting a unique pattern in doctor headwear or nurse headwear not only allows you to express yourself but might also calm nervous patients. It can also provide an easy conversation opener during an uncomfortable situation.

I recommend: Sparkling Earth features many unique designs of scrub headwear, including camouflage and stars and stripes patterns. The name of the company Sassy Scrubs says it all, with more than 1,400 sassy prints and solids to choose from for your medical headwear needs. With dozens of “wild” designs to choose from, Animal Kingdom Scrubs is perfect for animal lovers.

Add an emblem or other personalized design

Embroidering your name or the hospital's name on medical uniforms is a traditional option that many professionals like. But you can take personalization a step further by embroidering a favorite college sports team or adhering a fun, medical-related emblem on scrub hats or other hospital wear.

I recommend: AllHeart offers scrub hats, surgical caps, bouffants, hats, visors and disposables for both male and female medical professionals. Medical headwear items can be personalized with embroidered names or emblems.