Hospital patients treated by female doctors 'less likely to die', new study finds

Chip Chick

A New UCLA Study Has Shown That Patients Treated By Female Physicians Experience Lower Mortality Rates And Reduced Hospital Readmissions Compared To Those Treated By Male Physicians

A new study conducted by researchers at UCLA has highlighted the impact of a doctor’s gender on patient health outcomes. The findings suggest that patients treated by female physicians actually experience lower mortality rates and reduced instances of hospital readmissions in comparison to those treated by male physicians. Moreover, female patients particularly benefit from the care of female doctors. The study used Medicare claims data covering…