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.
The survey included responses from 13,750 physicians across the country.
Male physicians: 31 percent
Male physicians: 21.5 percent
Male physicians: 40.5 percent
Male physicians: 16.2 percent
Male physicians: 33.8 percent
Male physicians: 47.4 percent
The survey included responses from 13,750 physicians across the country.
Rate morale as positive
Female physicians: 35.5 percentMale physicians: 31 percent
Say health reform will improve care
Female physicians: 26.2 percentMale physicians: 21.5 percent
Optimistic about the future of the profession
Female physicians: 45.8 percentMale physicians: 40.5 percent
Say electronic medical records will improve quality of care
Female physicians: 24.7 percentMale physicians: 16.2 percent
Positive about the medical profession
Female physicians: 42.6 percentMale physicians: 33.8 percent
Support a single payor system
Female physicians: 58.8 percentMale physicians: 47.4 percent