cupcakespork:

allbornofink:

that-one-newskid:

biggest-gaudiest-patronuses:

biggest-gaudiest-patronuses:

honestly i have saved a lot of hassle by specifically requesting to be treated by female medical professionals whenever possible

to clarify

• there are plenty of good (and mediocre, and lousy) medical professionals of any gender. 
• institutional sexism is a big problem in healthcare. big problem. huge. also racism & other types of discrimination. women and minorities are statistically likely to receive worse care.
• yes, female health professionals (like all women) are also capable of perpetuating sexism.
• if you are perceived female, requesting that female professionals handle your care is a useful way to lower the odds that medical gender bias will get in the way of your treatment.
• when i can, i choose providers based on recommendations. in the past i’ve chosen male and female practitioners based on research. but when information isn’t available, i play it safe and request to be seen by a woman. 

and here’s an article on how statistically female doctors have better patient outcomes & lower mortality rates (no matter the gender of the patient). the patients with the highest mortality rates? women treated by male doctors. 

one reason for this: female practitioners tend to spend more time listening to their patients, and are less likely to dismiss patient concerns. the final takeaway here: find a doctor who listens.

Me: this is a genuinely good post. Helpful info.

My brain: 😏😏😏

Me: b don’t do it

My idiot brain:

Why would not follow the theme of the original post?

You called?