Gender Biases and Discrimination: a Review of Health Care Interpersonal Interactions
Language:
English
Publisher:
Women and Gender Equity Knowledge Network
Copyright:
2007
Pages:
55
Description:
This paper maps the context of how gender shapes provider-client interaction and the impact of these interactions; provides a detailed breakdown of the nature of provider-patient interactions and how gender impacts on these interactions from the perspective of patients and providers; and reviews gender-specific policies and program interventions within the health system for improving the interpersonal dimension of health care and hence quality of care. [adapted from executive summary]
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