"Disproportionate Impact: Medical Misdiagnosis Hits Women and Minorities Hardest"

Women and minorities, particularly Black women like Charity Watkins, are disproportionately affected by medical misdiagnosis, with nearly 1 in 4 hospital patients who died or were transferred to intensive care having experienced a diagnostic error. Racial and gender disparities are widespread, with women and minority patients suffering from heart attacks, depression, and other conditions being more likely to be misdiagnosed. The covid-19 pandemic has also highlighted the issue, with pulse oximeters being less accurate for people with dark skin. Efforts to address these disparities include raising awareness, advocating for better care, and sharing personal stories to help improve medical practices.