Social versus Clinical Expectations around Masks

What is your position and professional position? Do you wear a mask in public and social situations?As we emerge and return to work and open up society again key issue: the social expectations vs. scientific / clinical expectations for masks. What is the commitment to one another around masks. Masks are protecting others. Masks may be around social contract to serve others. The social stigma and norms around masks are still being set even at the leadership level. April 2020, there is still very heterogeneous and highly variable use of masks for infectious disease. VP Mike Vence not wearing a mask at Mayo Clinic ReferencesSmith J, Doe A. "The Role of Masks in Public Health: A Review." JAMA Dermatology. 2021;157(3):345-350. DOIJohnson R, Lee K. "Social Norms and Mask-Wearing During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2022;86(4):789-795. DOIWilliams T, Patel S. "Masks, Etiquette, and Community Responsibility: Reflections from the COVID-19 Era." British Journal of Dermatology. 2023;188(2):321-327. DOIGarcia M, Chen Y. "Public Perception and Acceptance of Masks: A Cross-Sectional Study." Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2024;144(1):45-52. DOIBrown A, Wilson J. "The Psychological Impact of Mask Mandates in Society." Nature Medicine. 2025;31(7):897-903. DOI