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Cancer Straight Talk
Overcoming Gender Bias in Healthcare: How Women Should Talk to Their Doctors
May 15, 2024
Dr. Elizabeth Comen, an oncologist and author of "All in Her Head," joins the discussion to illuminate the historical biases women face in healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of women advocating for their health and the need for better communication with doctors. The conversation dives into how gender bias affects treatment, the shame surrounding body image and sexual health, and the significant gap in women's health research. Dr. Comen inspires women to take charge of their health journeys and select supportive healthcare providers.
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- Women's health has been historically overlooked in medical research, necessitating a more inclusive approach to improve understanding and care.
- Racial disparities in healthcare access and trust significantly affect outcomes for women, highlighting the need for tailored communication and patient advocacy.
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Historical Marginalization of Women's Health
Women's health has historically been marginalized, with medical research predominantly focusing on men until the 1990s. The failure to include women in clinical trials resulted in a lack of understanding of female-specific health issues, often leading to misdiagnoses and misconceptions about women’s health concerns being psychological rather than physiological. This legacy of dismissal continues to affect how women approach medical consultations, often causing them to apologize for their natural bodily reactions. Addressing this longstanding oversight is crucial for improving the overall quality of care provided to women today.
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