Contribution of unequal new patient referrals to female surgeon under-employment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.02.028
Abstract: BACKGROUND The literature shows that female surgeons have lower operative volumes than male surgeons. Since volume is dependent on new patient referrals for most surgeons, inequities in referrals may contribute to this employment disparity. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: patient referrals; female surgeon; surgeon employment; new patient ... See more keywords
Commentary on: The Impact of a Plastic Surgeon's Gender on Patient Choice.
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DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjw277
Abstract: The authors of “The Impact of a Plastic Surgeon’s Gender on Patient Choice” are to be commended for their well-designed and executed study on an important aspect of the drivers and marketing of elective aesthetic… read more here.
Keywords: female surgeon; gender; gender preference; practice ... See more keywords