EHR Use Disparities: Female vs. Male Surgeons
July 26, 2024
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3 min
5 Key Takeaways
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Female surgeons write 40% longer progress notes than male surgeons.
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Male surgeons had more appointments and completed more medical records per month.
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Female surgeons spent more time on documentation, suggesting workload disparities.
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Disparities may be influenced by career choices and preferences.
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Policy interventions are needed to address disparities and promote equity in compensation and physician well-being.
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that female surgeons write 40% longer progress notes compared to male surgeons. The study analyzed electronic health record (EHR) usage among 224 attending surgeons and revealed that male surgeons had more appointments and completed more medical records per month. Female surgeons spent more time on documentation, suggesting disparity in workload. The study emphasized the need for policy interventions to address these disparities and promote equity in compensation and physician well-being.
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