Medical Gaslighting, Patient Advocacy & Reclaiming Your Voice in Healthcare
About this episode
The episode discusses medical gaslighting and strategies for patients to advocate for themselves in the healthcare system.
In this episode of Healthcare Happy Hour, host David Saltzman sits down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre ("Dr. E"), nurse practitioner, author, and healthcare advocate, to discuss the growing issue of medical gaslighting and why so many patients feel dismissed by the healthcare system. Dr. E explores how medical training, system incentives, and communication gaps can contribute to these experiences, while offering practical strategies to help patients advocate for themselves, build the right care team, and navigate healthcare more effectively. The conversation also highlights the role benefit advisors can play in helping consumers find answers and achieve better health outcomes.
Topics covered
- medical gaslighting
- patient advocacy
- healthcare communication
- self-advocacy
- healthcare system
- benefit advisors
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