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.