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

By sjmartinez • January 18, 2025

Heybati K, Chang A, Mohamud H, Satkunasivam R, Coburn N, Salles A, Tsugawa Y, Ikesu R, Saka N, Detsky AS, Ko DT, Ross H, Mamas MA, Jerath A, Wallis CJD. The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025 Jan 17;25(1):93. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-12247-1. PMID: 39819673; PMCID: PMC11740500.

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