QC: You Have Permission to Walk Away from Medical Gaslighting

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link)Kimether Redmon shares powerful strategies for setting the tone of respect with healthcare providers and knowing when to walk away from medical gaslighting.• Come prepared with a one-page symptom summary, tracking information, and imaging reports to guide the conversation• Ask providers to explain what led to their diagnosis and what their differential diagnoses are• Remember that proper diagnostic process requires listening to patient history, physical exam, and multiple possible diagnoses• When faced with dismissal, calmly state you're looking for a provider who will partner with you• Don't hesitate to ask for your co-pay back if a provider refuses to engage respectfullyHave questions about advocating for yourself in healthcare settings? Send them in using the link in the description, email [email protected], or visit the endobattery.com contact page.Support the showWebsite endobattery.comInstagram: EndoBattery