Patients seen by a female gastroenterologist for an initial consultation are less likely to use medical care in the emergency department, hospital or primary care office for two years after their visit when compared to patients initially seen by male gastroenterologists, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024.
Fewer Postpartum ED Visits in Midwife Model Than in Obstetric Model
Women who gave birth using midwifery-model care had fewer postpartum emergency department (ED) visits than those who had conventional obstetrics-model care, a Canadian retrospective study