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February 6, 2026Research in Health Services & RegionsOpen Access

The effect of general practitioners’ sex and age on patients’ healthcare utilization: a Norwegian registry study

S. T. Bennett Kjartan Sarheim Anthun Ottar Bjerkeset Geir Godager Elisabeth Darj Christina Hansen Edwards

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Healthcare utilization varies based on general practitioners' age and sex, which may affect patient support.
Findings show significant differences in how often patients seek care from male or female practitioners.
Observational analysis of Norwegian registry data highlights age-related trends in healthcare interactions.
The results may indicate a need for more targeted approaches in training and patient-provider matching.

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Observational analysis examines healthcare utilization linked to general practitioners’ age and sex, suggesting potential influences on patient care.

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Bennett et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a766e3badf0bb9e87decbb https://doi.org/10.1007/s43999-026-00086-4

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