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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.