Why the study?
Does physician gender influence the prescription pattern of antihypertensive drugs in primary care?
Population
3,971 patients treated by 77 family physicians and 41 general practitioners at 15 health centres in Bahrain.
Comparison
Female physicians vs Male physicians
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Physician gender differences in antihypertensive prescribing should not yet change practice; leaves open effects on outcomes and need for prospective studies.
Does physician gender influence the prescription pattern of antihypertensive drugs in primary care?
Physician gender influences the choice of antihypertensive drug classes prescribed in primary care, with female physicians showing a preference for ACE inhibitors and male physicians for beta blockers and diuretics.
Sequeira et al. (2003) studied this question.
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