Are Women Being Failed in Healthcare?

Have you ever been dismissed by a doctor and wondered if it was just you?In this episode, award-winning journalist and Health Editor at the Sydney Morning Herald, Kate Aubusson, shares what their medical misogyny investigation uncovered.The series revealed clear, systemic patterns of dismissal, delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis, including what Kate describes as “nightmare fuel” — cases where women were diagnosed with psychiatric conditions and involuntarily admitted to psychiatric wards while experiencing serious physical illness.The investigation has already led to changes in policy and practice, showing what can happen when these experiences are recognised at scale.This episode discusses experiences of dismissal, misdiagnosis and psychiatric misdiagnosis in healthcare.Please take care while listening and reach out for support if you need it. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.Connect with Luan:Sign up for Luan's personal newsletterEmail LuanFollow Luan on InstagramConnect with Luan on LinkedInVisit Luan's websiteGuests share their personal experiences of healthcare. Individual clinicians or services are not identified, and the experiences discussed are not intended as allegations about any specific practitioner or service. Experiences are shared to explore broader patterns in healthcare and the impact they can have on patients to help improve healthcare for patients.Please read more in this DisclaimerCREDITS:Host: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the Regarding Me and Rewritten Me podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.