Patients seen by a female gastroenterologist for an initial consultation are less likely to use medical care in the emergency department, hospital or primary care office for two years after their visit when compared to patients initially seen by male gastroenterologists, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024.
Patients seen by a female gastroenterologist for an initial consultation are less likely to use medical care in the emergency department, hospital or primary care office for two years after their visit when compared to patients initially seen by male gastroenterologists, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, held May 18–21, in Washington, D.C.
Female Gastroenterologists Linked to Reduced Patient Health Care Use miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Initial consultations by female gastroenterologists led to a significant reduction in subsequent healthcare utilization compared with male gastroenterologists.