When patients prefer a physician’s gender, it’s likely chalked up to a same-sex preference, a personal reason, religious or comfort reasons, and accommodating that preference may help patients seek care. When the reason is gender discrimination, however, physicians must stand up for one another.
The incidence of schistosomiasis is increasing in Europe. Primary care physicians, who are patients first point of contact with the healthcare system, must be able to recognize and treat the disease.