Gaslighting and dismissal: the consequences of invalidating patients ’ concerns

Social media has really exposed the trauma caused by gaslighting, dismissal, and misogyny by medical professionals. Chronic illness groups are rife with posts recounting the poor treatment they suffered at the hands of doctors. Imagine presenting with extreme fatigue, intermittent balance problems, and tingling in your hands and, after a cursory exam, being told your Read more… Gaslighting and dismissal: the consequences of invalidating patients’ concerns originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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