"Silenced and Ignored: Women's Experiences of Medical Dismissal"

Women share stories of medical dismissal, recounting instances where their symptoms were ignored or misdiagnosed by healthcare professionals. These stories include cases of appendicitis being mistaken for pregnancy, breast cancer being dismissed as "empty nest syndrome," a breast lump being misdiagnosed as a milk duct blockage, kidney stones being overlooked as a urinary tract infection, cancer being mistaken for a whiny complaint, and various other instances of medical negligence and dismissiveness. These stories highlight the need for improved patient advocacy and a more attentive healthcare system.