Gender bias in medicine.
Gender bias has implications in the treatment of both male and female patients and it is important to take into consideration in most fields of medical research, clinical practice and education. Gender blindness and stereotyped preconceptions about men and women are identified as key causes to gender bias. However, exaggeration of observed sex and gender differences can also lead to bias. This article will examine the phenomenon of gender bias in medicine, present useful concepts and models for the understanding of bias, and outline areas of interest for further research.
Hamberg
Katarina
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The Department of Public Health & Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, & Centre for Gender Excellence at Umeå University, Research Programme Challenging Gender, Umeå University, 90185 Umeå, Sweden. katarina.hamberg@fammed.umu.se
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004501:Education, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology; D011287:Prejudice; D012737:Sex Factors; D013240:Stereotyping