Are doctors biased against women when they complain about being sick?


A study found that twice as many women, compared to men, had to make three or more visits to a doctor before getting a referral to a specialist. — Filepic

In a healthcare system that works, all patients would reasonably expect equal access to diagnosis and proper treatment.

Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case for women.

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