"The Impact of Pain Dismissal on Patients: Episode 1"
Dozens of women who underwent fertility treatment at a clinic in Yale experienced unexpected and severe pain during the egg retrieval procedure. Many felt that their pain was not taken seriously by healthcare providers, leading them to blame themselves. It was later discovered that a nurse at the clinic had been stealing fentanyl and replacing it with saline, providing an explanation for the patients' pain. The incident raises questions about the institution's oversight and patient care.