They’ve been dismissed, disbelieved and misdiagnosed. At best, they’ve been left to suffer in silence. At worst, the outcomes have been catastrophic. And now, they’re demanding change.
That’s the damning indictment of Australia’s health system presented by 1112 women who have responded so far to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age’s survey on medical misogyny.
The survey did not seek to reflect the full breadth of women’s experiences with the Australian healthcare system but rather provide a snapshot of the experiences of women who believe they have been subject to medical misogyny.
As part of the medical misogyny investigative series, The Age and Herald will examine these claims in more detail, conduct personal interviews and investigate what is being, and should be done to improve services for women.
You can share your story with our team of health and investigative reporters using the form below. [Ed: Go to link]
Source: Medical misogyny survey shows women dismissed, left in pain and misdiagnosed