Effect of physicians’ gender on communication and consultation length: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2013194 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

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Laura Jefferson · University of York

Karen Bloor · University of York

Yvonne Birks · University of York

Catherine Hewitt · University of York

Martin Bland · University of York

Abstract

Greater patient engagement by female doctors may reflect a more patient-centred approach, but their longer consultation times will limit the number of consultations they can provide. This has implications for planning and managing services.

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Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Empathy and Medical Education Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare

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Published in: Journal of Health Services Research & Policy

Volume 18, Issue 4, pp. 242-248

DOI: 10.1177/1355819613486465

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Effect of physicians’ gender on communication and consultation length: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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