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Women more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological
Original: Women ‘more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological’
A report covered by The Guardian says women with autoimmune conditions are more likely than men to have their symptoms dismissed as psychological. This can delay diagnosis and treatment for diseases such as lupus and multiple sclerosis, which disproportionately affect women. Commentators say the finding points to a persistent gender bias in medicine and are calling for better training and awareness among clinicians.
Why now: New coverage of research highlighting gender bias in how doctors assess autoimmune symptoms is drawing attention to women's health inequities.
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