Emily is trying to decide between two doctors: one is female and one is male. Research on how doctors interact with their patients suggests that Emily may want to consider choosing the female doctor, as this doctor is more likely to spend more time with her and be more positive when communicating with her.​

Research has shown that female doctors tend to spend more time with patients and have more positive communication styles. However, this does not mean that all female doctors are better than all male doctors, and the decision ultimately should be based on individual factors such as qualifications and personal preferences.