Sex differences in psychiatric evaluation and treatment. An empirical review.
This article reviews the research evidence concerning sex-related differences in psychiatric/psychological assessment and treatment. The effects of both sex of patient and sex of judge are considered. The article also raises methodological criticisms of the existing research, and draws some tentative conclusions.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D012737:Sex Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D013239:Stereotyped Behavior