Revisiting gender gap in quality of health care in urban China: a standardised patient audit study
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(19)32361-x
Abstract: Abstract Background Growing evidence suggests that female physicians tend to deliver health services of higher quality than their male counterparts. We aimed to revisit the issue of gender disparities in health-care quality in a typical… read more here.
Keywords: gender; health; female physicians; quality ... See more keywords
Female Physicians in Maternal‐Fetal Medicine: A 32‐Year Perspective
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1646953
Abstract: Objective To examine trends of female physicians either pursuing fellowships or in active practice in maternal‐fetal medicine (MFM). Methods This observational study examined complete sets of MFM fellows and active members of the Society for… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; female physicians; year; fetal medicine ... See more keywords
Issues Faced by Senior Women Physicians: A National Survey.
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DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2019.7910
Abstract: Background: As the first large numbers of female physicians complete their careers, information is needed to enable institutions and individuals to optimize the final career phase and transition to retirement of these women, as well… read more here.
Keywords: work; female physicians; women physicians; survey ... See more keywords
The Gender of the Sender: Assessing Gender Biases of Greetings in Patient Portal Messages.
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DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2022.0333
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine if the use of professional titles in patient electronic health record (EHR) messages varied by gender of the physician receiving the message and gender of the… read more here.
Keywords: female physicians; physicians received; female patients; professional titles ... See more keywords
Comparison of prescribing practices for older adults treated by female versus male physicians: A retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205524
Abstract: Importance Subtle but important differences have been described in the way that male and female physicians care for their patients, with some evidence suggesting women are more likely to adhere to best practice recommendations. Objective… read more here.
Keywords: lower recommended; female physicians; prescribing practices; recommended dose ... See more keywords
The geographical maldistribution of obstetricians and gynecologists in Japan
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245385
Abstract: Background In Japan, there is a large geographical maldistribution of obstetricians/gynecologists, with a high proportion of females. This study seeks to clarify how the increase in the proportion of female physicians affects the geographical maldistribution… read more here.
Keywords: female physicians; obstetricians gynecologists; maldistribution; geographical maldistribution ... See more keywords
Giving 200%: Workplace Flexibility and Provider Distress Among Female Physicians
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DOI: 10.2147/jhl.s359389
Abstract: Introduction Evidence suggests that female physicians experience higher rates of burnout compared to their male counterparts and are less likely to be satisfied with work-life integration. Understanding factors related to burnout and job turnover among… read more here.
Keywords: female physicians; provider distress; workplace flexibility; among female ... See more keywords