Many factors can influence whether a patient lives or dies. The quality of the drugs they receive, for example, the rigour with which their symptoms are monitored, or—more surprisingly—the gender of ...

Female physicians may be better than male physicians at establishing a good rapport with their patients. (Getty Images) Are patients in better hands if they’re being treated by female physicians? Yes, ...

Seeing a female doctor could be better for longevity, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine Monday. Both male and female patients have a greater chance of death or ...

When you randomly need to see a medic, you likely end up seeing either a male or a female doctor purely by chance. You can bypass the randomness of whoever sees you by pre-selecting your doctor's ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Having a female doctor could lower the risk of death or major health issues after surgery or hospitalization, studies have shown over and over. The latest evidence, published Wednesday in the British ...

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