Military doctors allocated more resources to higher-ranked patients in a study of 1.5 million US military hospital visits.

Military doctors reportedly allocated more resources to patients who held higher ranks in a study analyzing 1.5 million emergency room visits at US military hospitals. Researchers found that high-ranked patients received 3.6% more effort and resources, and a 15% lower likelihood of hospital admission in the following 30 days. The findings suggest power dynamics extend beyond military contexts, with implications for civilian life.

May 16, 2024
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