Addressing Gender Bias in Medical Pain Assessment
The article highlights the pervasive issue of gender bias in healthcare, where women often feel dismissed or misdiagnosed by medical professionals. It shares numerous accounts from women across Canada who have experienced medical neglect, often being told their serious symptoms were due to anxiety or other minor issues. Experts suggest that implicit bias training for healthcare providers could help address this problem, emphasizing the need for training that is non-vilifying and provides practical tools to counteract unconscious biases.
