In this episode of Girlish Gurus, Joy and Susan have a conversation about medical gaslighting. While this issue affects all people, it disproportionately affects women! Dismissal or misdiagnosis of symptoms or illnesses by our medical providers can create immense frustration and delay proper treatment. They discuss how you can become your own health advocate!
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
- Dismissal and misdiagnosis of symptoms by some medical providers
- How medical research has historically not included women and minorities
- The importance of being your own health advocate
- What to do if you still feel you aren’t being “heard” by your medical provider
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- “Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It” – by Christina Caron, NYT – https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/29/well/mind/medical-gaslighting.html
- “Women Are Calling Out ‘Medical Gaslighting’” – Melinda Wenner Moyer – NYT – https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/28/well/live/gaslighting-doctors-patients-health.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article
- Maria Shriver – access to “The Sunday Paper” and “Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement – https://mariashriver.com/
- Tips for being your own advocate:
- Keep detailed notes and records.
- Ask questions. Then ask some more.
- Bring a support person.
- Focus on your most pressing issue.
- Pin down next steps.
- WHAM – Women’s Health Access Matters – https://whamnow.org/
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