Although there are standardized methods expected to be used by medical professionals in examining females and planning for their treatment, the approaches used in conducting these exercises are determined by various patient characteristics. Various age groups are affected by different health challenges, which influence the plan of care to be used. For instance, female adolescents are more prone to physical injuries, early pregnancies, and alcohol and drug abuse. Older women, on the other hand, often report to clinics and hospitals with cases of arthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Consequently, during examinations, the ages of the female patients can be used to narrow down the probable diagnosis crucial in implementing the best treatment plans.
Similarly, demographics play a great role in identifying the health condition of the female patient and settling on the most effective plan of care. For instance, studies by the American Cancer Society indicate that 1 in 9 black women is likely to develop breast cancer compared to 1 in 37 among white women. This reduces the time spent during the examination process whenever a female African American reports to the hospital with breast cancer-related symptoms. The same characteristic also helps doctors focus on treatment plans unique to the affected group of female patients.