Hospitalized medical patients may fare better when treated by female physicians, study finds

Female physicians linked to lower patient death and readmission rates, ICES study finds

A new ICES study led by University of Toronto researchers found that hospital patients treated by female physicians had lower mortality and readmission rates compared to those cared for by male physicians. The research, led by Dr. Angela Jerath, aims to improve patient outcomes by understanding differences in physician practice patterns.