Dealing with medical gaslighting (Psychology Today, 4 September 2022)

Summary

We put a lot of trust in the medical profession. We are usually going to the doctor at our most vulnerable—when we don’t feel well, something is wrong, and we need help. It can be a frightening experience that can become a frustrating or even dangerous one when medical concerns are minimized or dismissed. However, there are steps patients can take to advocate for themselves in a medical setting to reduce the risk of medical gaslighting.