Women not being taken seriously by medical practitioners
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Truly sad but I'm hopeful the tide will turn with more women actively involved and contributing to the medical space.Emma Grey wrote: ↑16 Aug 2023, 04:45 I thought this was a very interesting point as well, and it definitely still happens. It’s very clear in the chronic illness space that illnesses which are more likely to affect all genders and especially to affect men primarily (heart disease, diabetes, etc.) have had far more consistent research done into them than those which don’t (endometriosis, period pain issues in general, ME/CFS, EDS, and many other things), and that’s just one symptom of the ongoing problems in which women’s medical problems and opinions are taken less seriously. We see it all the time in the chronic illness space, unfortunately
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I'm glad you've only had positive experiences in this regard. And the truth is that it's not all, not even most doctors/healthcare practitioners who disregard mothers but in this book, this is what we see. Thanks for sharing your experienceSameeha Ismail wrote: ↑03 Nov 2023, 01:26 I have never heard mothers being ignored in hospitals. Mostly if I have to go to the doctors, I will call my mother to come with me because the doctors think mothers know more about their children even if they are grown up.
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I think this has been the case for many years in the past, where men were naturally deferred to and women were ignored or were not considered the decision-makers. However, with the increasing number of female doctors, and younger doctors, plus the improvement of women's roles in society, this practice has been decreasing.Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala wrote: ↑16 Aug 2023, 00:29 "Many doctors, she found, did not speak to mothers. The secretaries and assistants to doctors, she observed, “didn’t take mothers seriously, didn’t give as much weight to the mother’s concerns.” She would make a call, be put on hold for twenty minutes and then sometimes be transferred to an intern or some medical student. The fact that mothers are most often the primary care-givers didn’t resonate with doctors. Mary Ellen discovered early that if she needed information her best chance of acquiring it quickly was through me. " (Location 866)
I have sadly heard of women who were sidelined or flat-out ignored by medical practitioners simply because they were women. What is your take on this practice? What is the reason/cause for this behavior from medical practitioners? How then can single mothers get the best possible treatment for their children? Have you had a similar experience of not being taken seriously because you are a woman?
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It's concerning that some women may not feel taken seriously by medical practitioners. Effective communication with healthcare professionals is crucial. If you or someone you know is facing this issue, consider seeking a second opinion or discussing concerns with the healthcare provider. Advocacy for women's health is important for fostering understanding and better care.Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala wrote: ↑16 Aug 2023, 00:29 "Many doctors, she found, did not speak to mothers. The secretaries and assistants to doctors, she observed, “didn’t take mothers seriously, didn’t give as much weight to the mother’s concerns.” She would make a call, be put on hold for twenty minutes and then sometimes be transferred to an intern or some medical student. The fact that mothers are most often the primary care-givers didn’t resonate with doctors. Mary Ellen discovered early that if she needed information her best chance of acquiring it quickly was through me. " (Location 866)
I have sadly heard of women who were sidelined or flat-out ignored by medical practitioners simply because they were women. What is your take on this practice? What is the reason/cause for this behavior from medical practitioners? How then can single mothers get the best possible treatment for their children? Have you had a similar experience of not being taken seriously because you are a woman?
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