Medical gaslighting is a distressing phenomenon wherein patients seeking medical care encounter an unsettling scenario. In these instances, individuals turn to healthcare professionals for help with their health concerns, only to experience dismissal or disbelief. The term "gaslighting" originates from the psychological manipulation tactic where an individual's reality is undermined, causing them to doubt their perceptions and judgment. In the context of healthcare, medical gaslighting occurs when doctors or medical practitioners downplay a patient's symptoms, offer vague explanations, or dismiss their concerns altogether. This can leave patients feeling invalidated, anxious, and more uncertain about their health than before seeking help.
Tami Burdick is a patient advocate and author of Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis.
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