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Study Reveals Gender Bias Against Female Doctors Worldwide

8/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study in *BMJ Open* uncovers a striking bias: while patients see doctors in white coats as professional and trustworthy, female doctors frequently face the misconception of being nurses. Conducted across 13 countries, this research calls for hospitals to confront these biases, fostering a more equitable perception of all medical practitioners, regardless of gender.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study in *BMJ Open* uncovers a striking bias: while patients see doctors in white coats as professional and trustworthy, female doctors frequently face the misconception of being nurses. Conducted across 13 countries, this research calls for hospitals to confront these biases, fostering a more equitable perception of all medical practitioners, regardless of gender.