During intrusive procedures that may be uncomfortable to pat…
During intrusive procedures that may be uncomfortable to patients (e.g., prostate exams, gynecological exams), doctors may try to make the situation as professional and sterile as possible. For example, they may be sure to wear lab coats, only allow medical equipment in the room, and only talk about impersonal topics with patients. These tactics can help doctors manage the definition of the situation. Theorists using which theoretical perspective would be most interested in doctors’ efforts to manage the definition of the situation: