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Opinion: AI depends on medical records that don’t always tell the full truth about women

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Briefings

A recent study comparing electronic medical records with interviews of 87 women reveals that 34% of U.S. women reported health care providers minimizing symptoms, whereas 33% of men reported similar experiences. The study found that 33% of women were misdiagnosed or unable to get a diagnosis, compared with 21% of men. This suggests women face systemic barriers in healthcare communication that may not affect men equally.

Key points

• 34% of U.S. women reported health care providers minimizing or dismissing symptoms in the past five years, compared with 33% of men.
• 33% of women were misdiagnosed or unable to get a diagnosis, compared with 21% of men.

Context

This research compares electronic medical records with in-depth interviews of 87 women to understand disparities in healthcare communication and diagnosis outcomes between genders.

Limitations

Data is limited to 87 women; findings may not generalize to all women or men. Study is preprint and subject to future revision. No causal claims made about provider bias.

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