Monika Dutt

Dr. Monika Dutt, a family physician and PhD candidate, and Dr. Meredith Vanstone, a Family Medicine professor, discuss how physician identity can influence patient expectations and resulting pay disparities. They reveal insights from interviews with diverse family physicians, highlighting how gender and cultural backgrounds shape care dynamics. The conversation explores the implications of financial models, emphasizing that moving towards salary-based structures could alleviate income inequities linked to identity-driven care.