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Examining the Role of Physician Characteristics in Web-Based Verified Primary Care Physician Reviews: Observational Study.

Neil K R SehgalBenjamin RaderJohn S Brownstein
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2024)
Overall, the findings suggest that age, facial attractiveness, education, and multilingualism do have some impact on web-based doctor reviews, but the numerical effect is small. Notably, bias may play out in many forms. For example, a physician's appearance or accent may impact a patient's trust, confidence, or satisfaction with their physician, which could in turn influence their take-up of preventative services and lead to either better or worse health outcomes. The study highlights the need for further research in how physician characteristics influence patient ratings of care.
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