<unk> s, also known as candy stripers in the United States, work without regular pay in a variety of health care settings, usually under the direct supervision of nurses. The term candy striper is derived from the red-and-white striped pinafores that female<unk> s traditionally wore, which are culturally reminiscent of candy canes. The term and its associated uniform are less frequently used in current clinical settings. Another<unk>  organization sponsored by the American Red Cross, was the "Blue Teens" who wore blue-and-white striped pinafores. The female adult<unk> s of this organization were known as "Grey Ladies" and wore light grey uniforms. In the United States,<unk> s' services are of considerable importance to individual patients as well as the health care system in general. Some people<unk>  during high school or college (and more rarely at the middle school level), out of curiosity about health-care professions, an interest in learning to be of service in a community<unk>  organization, or in order to satisfy community service requirements as required by some schools. Additionally, other people choose to<unk>  at later stages in their life, particularly after retirement.
Hospital volunteer
Hospital corpsman
Post-hospitalist
E-patient
Women in pharmacy
Clinical research associate
Patient portal
Biomedical scientist