White Coat Warriors

Why are Women More Likely to Be Ignored or Dismissed by Doctors?

Episode Summary

Rachel and Maya discuss the reasons why women are often dismissed or ignored by their doctors more often than men.

Episode Notes

We’re joined by acclaimed author of "Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick", Maya Dusenbery. Rachel and Maya talk about the history and reasons why there’s a gap in women’s healthcare, the value of patient support and online communities when it comes to finding answers when you feel like healthcare professionals aren’t taking your concerns seriously.