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Author:
Dwass, Emily, 1953- author.
Title:
Diagnosis female : how medical bias endangers women's health / Emily Dwass.
Edition:
First paperback edition.
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield,
Copyright Date:
2022
Description:
vii, 229 pages ; 23 cm
Subject:
Women--Sociological aspects.--Sociological aspects.
Women--Diseases.
Women's health services--Social aspects.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
All in my head -- All in her head -- Voices not heard -- Heartfelt -- Chronic -- Cracking the ceiling -- "There is somebody sitting here."
Summary:
Being a woman in the health care system is inherently hazardous to your health. Women often experience misdiagnosis and ignorance of their symptoms, in part because for centuries females were excluded from important medical research. This work reveals the gender bias that can cause harm. Tips and tools guide women to better health outcomes.
ISBN:
1538114461
9781538114469
9781538164716
153816471X
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1273916083
Locations:
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)
PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)

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