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.
Results for: Patient Outcomes
A recent study has found that women are more likely to survive health issues and experience fewer hospital readmissions when treated by female doctors. The study, which analyzed data from Medicare patients over a three-year period, suggests that gender concordance between patients and physicians may contribute to improved patient outcomes.
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that patients treated by female doctors have lower mortality rates and are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital. Female patients benefit even more from being treated by female doctors. The researchers suggest that these differences may be due to factors such as male doctors underestimating the severity of female patients’ illnesses, female doctors communicating better with their female patients, and female patients being more comfortable receiving sensitive examinations and engaging in detailed conversations with female doctors. Further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms linking physician gender with patient outcomes.
A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that patients treated by female physicians have lower rates of mortality and hospital readmissions compared to those treated by male physicians. This difference was found to be particularly significant for female patients. The researchers suggest that these findings indicate that female and male physicians practice medicine differently and that these differences have a meaningful impact on patients’ health outcomes. Further research is needed to investigate the underlying mechanisms linking physician gender with patient outcomes.
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 has revealed that female patients treated by female doctors have lower mortality and hospital readmission rates compared to those treated by male doctors. This discrepancy was particularly noticeable among female patients, suggesting a difference in medical practices between female and male physicians. The researchers highlight the need for further investigation into the underlying reasons behind this disparity to improve patient outcomes.
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.
A recent study has revealed that patients are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital when treated by a female doctor, particularly for female patients. Researchers suggest that female doctors may communicate better, creating better diagnoses and treatment plans, and female patients may feel more comfortable discussing sensitive issues with them. To improve patient care, further research is needed to understand the differences in medical practices between male and female physicians and address gender pay gaps among doctors.
A study of over 700,000 elderly patients found that those treated by female doctors were less likely to die within 30 days of admission or be readmitted within 30 days of discharge. The effect was particularly pronounced for female patients.