ContextPhysician gender has been viewed as a possible source of variation in the
interpersonal aspects of medical practice, with speculation that female physicians facilitate
more open and equal exchange and a different therapeutic milieu from that of male
physicians. However, studies in this area are generally based on small samples, with
conflicting results. ObjectiveTo systematically review and quantify the effect of physician
gender on communication during medical visits. Data SourcesOnline database searches of …