1. We do agree that leading questions should not be asked in study questionnaire. Since our children found it difficult to name the dress they preferred we had to ask whether they preferred a saree or churidhar.

2. The aim of our study was to assess the preferences of 8-15 years old children regarding professional appearance of Pediatricians. So result of the study is applicable only to older childen and not to younger children less than 8 years of age.

3. We disagree that our study had over looked the important aspect of skills and clinical acumen of the doctor. Neither the children nor their parents are the best judges of the skills and clinical acumen of a doctor. They can judge the doctor based on the appearance, attitude and relief brought to them by the treatment.