Yes! I had doctors accuse me of thinking they were stupid. I had doctors say I was questioning their ability. I have a list of diagnosed conditions with little to no understanding about them. It was never just “anxiety” or “dehydration.” But so many doctors refuse to think “zebra.”
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Patients with Power
To defend ourselves from medical gaslighting and bad treatment by doctors, patients are told “don’t be afraid to speak up,” “stand up for yourself,” “advocate!”
Have you ever had to advocate for yourself in a medical appointment, only to be treated WORSE because of it?
#neisvoid #eds #pwme #pots
Have you ever had to advocate for yourself in a medical appointment, only to be treated WORSE because of it?
#neisvoid #eds #pwme #pots
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