Why did the study find female doctors to have somewhat lower mortality and readmission rates? Could many female doctors be working harder because they feel like they need to prove themselves? Is the male average being dragged down by older male doctors who are not up to date on the latest guidelines or procedures? In the hospital halls, you still hear some doctors and patients saying, "women doctors do this" or "female doctors do that." In fact, persistent stereotypes have led Heather Logghe, MD to start #ILookLikeASurgeon:Why should female doctors be any less capable than male doctors?

Source: Forbes February 04, 2017 21:23 UTC