"Help! My doctor treats me like I'm crazy!"
Woman's World|May 08, 2023
More than 70% of women experience "medical gaslighting" or dismissiveness by their doctors. Here, easy ways to ensure you get the best care
Kristina Mastrocola
"Help! My doctor treats me like I'm crazy!"

Believe in you

It’s not ‘all in your head’

On average, doctors spend only 10 minutes with each patient. This rushing can cause their decision-making to suffer. “One classic example is that women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with a mental illness when they have symptoms of heart disease,” says Karen Lutfey Spencer, Ph.D. She explains that doctors tend to be very certain of their cardiac diagnoses of men, but less so for women. And when in doubt, mental health stereotypes rear their heads. “Women have told me their doctors suggested they take a bath or get their nails done. You’re not crazy—knowing this is the first step to countering bias.”

You’re the expert

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