Gaslighting in Healthcare for Women Quiz

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What can you do to fight medical gaslighting as a patient?

Go to a different doctor who listens to your symptoms (correct)

Avoid asking questions about prescribed medications

Refuse to take a friend or family member with you to the doctor

Accept the diagnosis given by your physician without question

Why were some women diagnosed with gastrointestinal diseases or mental health problems instead of CHD?

Because doctors did not have enough information about CHD

Because women are less likely to have CHD

Due to gender bias in healthcare (correct)

Because there was a shortage of diagnostic tools for CHD

What is the most common complication of childbirth according to the text?

Gastrointestinal diseases

Anxiety disorders

Postpartum depression (correct)

CHD in women

What step can help you feel more confident during a doctor's visit?

Taking a friend or family member with you Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to keep asking questions regarding prescribed medications?

To understand how the medication will help you further Signup and view all the answers

How can doing research beforehand help combat medical gaslighting?

It allows you to spot any misleading views coming your way Signup and view all the answers

What are some consequences of chronic pain conditions mentioned in the text?

Limited physical activity and cognitive impairment Signup and view all the answers

How can pain affect mothers' ability to care for their children?

It can reduce the ability to care for children Signup and view all the answers

What common diagnosis-related issue did some women face in the text?

Receiving conflicting diagnosis or treatment recommendations Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the situation of physiotherapy for women mentioned in the text?

Physiotherapy is not covered by Alberta health, leading women to pay out of pocket Signup and view all the answers

What motivated the founders of ADHD Online to start the company?

To bring access to quality ADHD assessment regardless of cost and identity Signup and view all the answers

How did the founders hope to address the issue of high cost in ADHD assessments?

By making quality ADHD assessment accessible to anyone who needed it without high cost Signup and view all the answers

Why do women with heart disease often face challenges in receiving proper care?

Doctors are more familiar with heart disease symptoms in men. Signup and view all the answers

How are middle-aged females with coronary heart disease symptoms, similar to those of males, often perceived by healthcare professionals?

As confusing and misleading Signup and view all the answers

In what way does gaslighting manifest in healthcare for women, according to the text?

By ignoring symptoms that don't fit typical cases Signup and view all the answers

What did Maserejian et al. (2009) suggest plays a more significant role in the care patients receive from medical providers?

Patient demographics such as age and gender Signup and view all the answers

How did a male cardiologist respond to a 35-year-old woman experiencing intense chest pains during exercise?

"People with this condition should not feel this sick." Signup and view all the answers

How do doctors typically react when women present with heart disease symptoms that differ from those usually seen in men?

They might ignore or downplay the symptoms due to lack of familiarity. Signup and view all the answers