"Doctor's Son Shares Crucial Tips for Female Patients to Gain Respect and Recognition"

The son of a doctor has shared a viral TikTok video advising female patients to bring a male friend or partner with them to medical appointments in order to be taken more seriously by doctors. He acknowledges the unfortunate and sexist nature of the advice but highlights the reality of the current healthcare system. Many users in the comments shared their own experiences of needing a male counterpart present to receive proper medical care. Sexism in healthcare, including disparities in pain management and treatment, has long been a subject of research. Women have found ways to self-advocate, such as requesting notes in their medical charts and asking for copies of their charts.