[HTML][HTML] Comparison of hospital mortality and readmission rates for Medicare patients treated by male vs female physicians

Y Tsugawa, AB Jena, JF Figueroa, EJ Orav… - JAMA internal …, 2017 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Studies have found differences in practice patterns between male and female
physicians, with female physicians more likely to adhere to clinical guidelines and evidence-
based practice. However, whether patient outcomes differ between male and female
physicians is largely unknown. Objective To determine whether mortality and readmission
rates differ between patients treated by male or female physicians. Design, Setting, and
Participants We analyzed a 20% random sample of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries …