Republican and Democratic doctors treat patients differently

By: Susana Victoria Perez, Buzz60

A person's political beliefs can affect the way they spend their money, who they date and who they hire. But can your doctor's judgment be affected by their political party?

A study conducted by Yale University thinks so. After Surveying more than 200 primary care doctors in different states, researchers found that Republican and Democratic physicians will have different opinions when it comes to health issues such as abortion, marijuana use and firearm safety.

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to urge patients not to store firearms at home. Republicans tended to view marijuana smoking as a serious issue and urged patients to cut down on smoking, as well as being more likely to discuss the mental health aspects of abortion than their Democratic colleagues.

The researchers acknowledge that the cause of the partisan differences could be some factor aside from political affiliation, but they are hoping the research will make doctors become more aware of their personal beliefs and how it may come into play when it comes to the care of their patients.

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