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The Gender Effect in Healthcare
This chapter examines how the gender of physicians influences patient outcomes, revealing that patients treated by female doctors experience better health results. Citing a Harvard study involving 1.5 million older adults, the chapter discusses the correlation between female physicians and improved survival rates, while also addressing the limitations of these retrospective studies. Additionally, it explores the communication dynamics between doctors and patients, and assesses the implications of these findings on healthcare practices.
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