Health Equity

Female Doctors Spend More Time With Patients, But Earn Less Money Than Men

Abstract: Female physicians spend more time with each patient than male doctors do and their patients report increased satisfaction. But the extra time adds up and results in less money.

Publication: NPR

Date Published: October 28, 2020

Author(s): Mara Gordon

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