The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract 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 better patient outcomes. However, other studi...

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Main Authors: Kiyan Heybati, Ashton Chang, Hodan Mohamud, Raj Satkunasivam, Natalie Coburn, Arghavan Salles, Yusuke Tsugawa, Ryo Ikesu, Natsumi Saka, Allan S. Detsky, Dennis T. Ko, Heather Ross, Mamas A. Mamas, Angela Jerath, Christopher J. D. Wallis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Diversity
Equity
Patient outcomes
Physician sex
Meta-analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12247-1
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