Medical Gaslighting: When Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms Unfairly
Introduction Many patients leave doctor appointments feeling unheard or brushed off. If you’ve ever been told “it’s all in your head,” or “nothing’s wrong” despite experiencing persistent symptoms, you might have experienced medical...
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Language Barriers in Healthcare: The Risks of Not Having a Translator
Introduction In a diverse and multicultural society, medical staff encounter patients who do not speak the predominant language, or speak it only minimally. When health information and care instructions are lost in translation—or not translated...
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Racial Bias in Medicine: How It Affects Diagnosis and Treatment for People of Color
Introduction Healthcare isn’t immune to broader societal biases. Racial bias in medicine can manifest both consciously and unconsciously, influencing a range of clinical decisions—from prescribing pain medications to interpreting lab results....
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Health Literacy Gap: When Patients Can’t Understand Doctors, Outcomes Suffer
Introduction Medical jargon, complex instructions, and rapidly delivered information can leave many patients feeling lost or overwhelmed when talking with doctors. This gap in health literacy—the ability to obtain, process, and comprehend basic...
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): A Genetic Illness You Might Not Know You Have
Introduction Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a hereditary disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys, often leading to progressive kidney damage. Many people with PKD remain undiagnosed for years, experiencing little to no ...
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