Have You Been a Victim of “Health Care Gaslighting?
OMAHA, Nebraska. Imagine you are in terrible pain and you go to the doctor only to be told that the pain is “all in your head” or that you must be “stressed out.” For many women in America, this response is all too familiar. According to the Atlantic, researchers have found that women consistently receive less pain medication than men, and are less likely to be admitted to hospitals and receive necessary tests than men complaining of similar symptoms. In some cases, this can lead to months of pain and lowered quality of life. In the worst-case scenarios, this can lead to death or disability due to misdiagnosis and lack of treatment. Read more