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The past present and future of the sexism inherent in medicine and medical research and how to change it

The idea that medicine is genderneutral is a myth This isnt inflammatory rhetoric its simply true From the way pain is felt to how heart attacks are diagnosed to the very role society plays in the health of the body the medical landscape in place today is one that was designed for and by men

This audiobook is about all the ways medicine is not genderneutral from research to treatment to diagnosis Throughout history flawed mindsets have paved the way for subpar treatment and the prevailing attitudes that still exist today have had terrible repercussions for women and their bodies

Blending fascinating examples with historical and cultural context and reflecting on her own personal experience with healthcare Dr Marieke Bigg explores how womens bodies have been ignored misunderstood and misdiagnosed whilst keeping an eye to a better future This is a sharp and honest mustlisten and an empowering tool for anyone committed to making this world safer to navigate for all

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