18 Questions
What can you do to fight medical gaslighting as a patient?
Go to a different doctor who listens to your symptoms
Why were some women diagnosed with gastrointestinal diseases or mental health problems instead of CHD?
Due to gender bias in healthcare
What is the most common complication of childbirth according to the text?
Postpartum depression
What step can help you feel more confident during a doctor's visit?
Taking a friend or family member with you
Why is it recommended to keep asking questions regarding prescribed medications?
To understand how the medication will help you further
How can doing research beforehand help combat medical gaslighting?
It allows you to spot any misleading views coming your way
What are some consequences of chronic pain conditions mentioned in the text?
Limited physical activity and cognitive impairment
How can pain affect mothers' ability to care for their children?
It can reduce the ability to care for children
What common diagnosis-related issue did some women face in the text?
Receiving conflicting diagnosis or treatment recommendations
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
What motivated the founders of ADHD Online to start the company?
To bring access to quality ADHD assessment regardless of cost and identity
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
Why do women with heart disease often face challenges in receiving proper care?
Doctors are more familiar with heart disease symptoms in men.
How are middle-aged females with coronary heart disease symptoms, similar to those of males, often perceived by healthcare professionals?
As confusing and misleading
In what way does gaslighting manifest in healthcare for women, according to the text?
By ignoring symptoms that don't fit typical cases
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
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."
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.
Test your knowledge on gaslighting from healthcare professionals towards women, a common issue faced by many. Explore the surge of the term 'gaslighting' in relation to healthcare in recent years and differences in heart symptoms experienced by women and men.
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