Results for: Female Physicians

A recent study has found that patients treated by female physicians have a reduced risk of mortality and hospitalization, especially for female patients. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, included 700,000 Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older who had been hospitalized between 2016 and 2019. The mortality rate was 8.15% for female patients treated by female physicians compared to 8.38% for those treated by male physicians. Researchers suggest that female physicians may be more empathetic, adhere to clinical guidelines, and spend more time listening to patients, all of which contribute to better patient outcomes.

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine has found that women who receive medical care from female physicians experience better survival rates and lower hospital readmission rates compared to those treated by male physicians. This difference, while seemingly small, has been deemed “clinically meaningful” by researchers. The study analyzed data from over 770,000 patients and found that the benefits of receiving treatment from female physicians were greater for female patients than for male patients. The researchers believe that this is due to female physicians being more likely to adhere to clinical guidelines and spend more time listening to their patients. The findings underscore the importance of understanding gender-based differences in healthcare and ensuring that all patients receive high-quality care regardless of their physician’s gender.

Patients treated by female physicians in the U.S. have lower mortality and readmission rates compared to those treated by male physicians, according to peer-reviewed research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study analyzed data from over 700,000 Medicare patients aged 65 or older hospitalized between 2016 and 2019. The researchers found that just under a third of the female patients were treated by female physicians, and while there were no significant differences in key metrics like length of stay and spending, both male and female patients treated by female physicians had lower death and readmission rates. The researchers suggest that factors such as better communication skills and a more patient-centered approach may contribute to these findings.

Patients treated by female doctors have lower mortality rates compared to those treated by male physicians, according to a study published in the Annals of International Medicine. The study examined Medicare claims data from 2016 to 2019 for over 777,000 patients and found that the mortality rate for female patients was 8.15% when treated by female physicians versus 8.38% when the physician was male. While the difference for male patients was smaller, female physicians still had the edge with a 10.15% mortality rate compared with male doctors 10.23% rate.

A recent study revealed that patients treated by female physicians experience lower mortality and readmission rates compared to those treated by male physicians. This disparity is particularly pronounced among female patients who are severely ill. The study highlights the potential impact of physician gender on patient outcomes, indicating that female physicians may have distinct approaches to medical care.

A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that patients treated by female physicians had lower mortality and readmission rates compared to those treated by male physicians. This finding is consistent with previous research that has shown similar results. The researchers analyzed data from over 700,000 Medicare patients aged 65 years or older and found that just under a third of them were treated by female physicians. While there were no significant differences between groups in terms of key hospital care metrics such as length of stay and spending, both male and female patients treated by female physicians had lower death and readmission rates. The difference was particularly significant for female patients, who are underrepresented in medical research and more likely to misdiagnoses and medical mistakes during treatment than men.