Doctors under fire as patients' claims of 'medical gaslighting' go viral: Need to 'be our own advocates'
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The term "medical gaslighting" describes the feeling by patients — often young people, women or minorities — who feel discounted by health care professionals. Fox News Digital shares details.
The term "gaslighting" originates from a 1938 play about a diabolical husband who plots to drive his wife insane through treacherous mind games. Some 65% of American women felt that their doctor dismissed, ignored or minimized the severity of their medical concerns. Research shows there’s still a gender gap in how providers are evaluating women compared to men. Many people assume heart disease is only a men’s health issue, but it is actually the No. 1 killer of American women. "Women have the power to speak up and challenge dismissive attitudes in health care to receive the care they deserve."
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