However, I have to confess that when my doctor asks me something seemingly ‘random’ question, I do wonder why that would ever matter. When my doctor asks about my sexual activities and soon after asks if I’m married, my first instinct is to get defensive. However, one expert has explained why these questions occur and, well, I stand corrected. Why doctors ask ‘weird’ questionsWriting for The Conversation, Jill Inderstrodt, an Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management, Indiana University says: “For those of us who use demographic data collected during health care encounters to conduct research and design interventions, it does matter whether patients answer their doctor’s demographic questions. Research shows that race and racism can be major contributing factors to this disparity.”AdvertisementAs for why doctors ask if you’re married...

Source: Huffington Post December 18, 2025 15:32 UTC