The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2025)
Journal Article
Heybati, K., Chang, A., Mohamud, H., Satkunasivam, R., Coburn, N., Salles, A., …Wallis, C. J. D. (in press). The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Health Services Research, 25(1), Article 93. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12247-1
Background: Some prior studies have found that patients treated by female physicians may experience better outcomes, as well as lower healthcare costs than those treated by male physicians. Physician–patient sex concordance may also contribute to bet... Read More about The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.