Britain to Replace Backless Hospital Gown with Designer Version

British hospitals will replace the traditional -- and often embarrassing -- backless hospital gown with a new style created by one of the world's top designers, the BBC reports.

Ben de Lisi, whose creations have graced such red-carpet stars as Kate Winslet, says his "aspirational" new design will preserve patients' modesty.

"The old hospital gown was hideous, embarrassing, ill-fitting and probably ill-making too," De Lisi tells the BBC News website. "You are away from home, ill, and in hospital and you have to wear this horrific garment with your arse hanging out. Give me a break."

He said his design means patients can have their modesty covered but still allow medics immediate access through clever "entrance points" in the gown.

"It's infinitely dignified, yet practical," he tells the BBC. "And Velcro doesn't enter into the equation."

The British Design Council will unveil the new gown next month as part of a project to improve dignity across the National Health Service, the BBC says.

The gown will be introduced into NHS hospitals by early 2011, says Health minister Anne Keen.

(Posted by Doug Stanglin)

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