Medical Gaslighting: How to Extinguish the Flames as a Health Advocate

Medical gaslighting is a form of manipulation by healthcare providers in which patients are made to doubt their symptoms, experiences, or feelings. It contributes to delayed diagnosis, medical mistrust and poor outcomes and occurs more commonly among women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other marginalized patient groups. Independent health advocates can play a role in identifying and mitigating medical gaslighting.
Learning Objectives:

1) Define and recognize medical gaslighting

2) Understand the impact of medical gaslighting on patients and families

3) Utilize a framework for preventing and mitigating medical gaslighting

Available for 1.0 BCPA CE credit (General) with paid tickets

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