Who is More Optimistic: Male or Female Physicians?

A recent study by Merritt Hawkins, on behalf of the Physicians Foundation, shows that female physicians are more optimistic about the future of healthcare than their male counterparts.

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The survey included responses from 13,750 physicians across the country.

Rate morale as positive

Female physicians: 35.5 percent
Male physicians: 31 percent

Say health reform will improve care

Female physicians: 26.2 percent
Male physicians: 21.5 percent

Optimistic about the future of the profession

Female physicians: 45.8 percent
Male physicians: 40.5 percent

Say electronic medical records will improve quality of care

Female physicians: 24.7 percent
Male physicians: 16.2 percent

Positive about the medical profession

Female physicians: 42.6 percent
Male physicians: 33.8 percent

Support a single payor system

Female physicians: 58.8 percent
Male physicians: 47.4 percent

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