{"id":3247,"date":"2021-09-15T10:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T10:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/?p=3247"},"modified":"2021-09-15T15:47:59","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T15:47:59","slug":"what-women-can-do-when-a-doctor-doesnt-listen-to-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/en\/what-women-can-do-when-a-doctor-doesnt-listen-to-them\/","title":{"rendered":"What Women Can Do When a Doctor Doesn\u2019t Listen To Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Women Can Do When a Doctor Doesn\u2019t Listen To Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Posted by&nbsp; <\/em><a><em>Soribel Martinez<\/em><\/a><em>, LCSW<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-with-Patients.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-with-Patients-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-with-Patients-16x10.jpg 16w\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-with-Patients.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3248 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-with-Patients.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-with-Patients.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-with-Patients-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-with-Patients-16x10.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re visiting your doctor for a routine visit or a specific reason, you\u2019ve probably been thinking about your appointment for a while. Maybe you\u2019ve planned some things you want to say. You might even have a list, so you don\u2019t forget anything you\u2019re concerned about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the moment your doctor walks in, your confidence wavers. You only have a few seconds to talk before your doctor chimes in and starts giving you a routine \u201cspeech\u201d that makes it seem like they\u2019ve said it 100 times already that day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the appointment goes on, you might ask yourself if the doctor is even listening to your concerns. Do they care? Are they validating your feelings and providing reassurance?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If any of that sounds familiar, you\u2019re not alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One recent study found that only 21% of patients believed their talks with their doctors went well. That number is even lower for women.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what can you do, as a woman, when your doctor doesn\u2019t listen to you? Although it\u2019s, unfortunately, more common than we think, there are steps you can take to get the attention and care you deserve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Specific<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-vs-Patient.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-vs-Patient-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-vs-Patient-16x12.jpg 16w\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-vs-Patient.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3249 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-vs-Patient.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-vs-Patient.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-vs-Patient-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-vs-Patient-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to make sure you&#8217;ve heard, be specific. Don\u2019t go into your doctor\u2019s office just saying \u201cmy throat hurts\u201d or talking about a generalized problem. The more specific you are about your concerns and needs, the harder it will be for them to offer blanket statements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell the story of when your ailment started. Have you experienced pain there before? What were you doing when it started, and how long have you been dealing with it? When you cover these details, you\u2019re more likely to get a detailed response.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, if you tell an entire story, you\u2019re more likely to feel listened to and validated. Saying one or two statements about how you feel is much different than offering a complete narrative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring an Advocate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this isn\u2019t your first visit with a particular doctor and you feel as though you\u2019ve been \u201cignored\u201d in the past, consider bringing someone with you. Having a family member or friend at your side can completely change things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone else might be willing to speak up for you or ask the doctor questions that you missed. While practices have different rules on who can enter an exam room with you, fight for that person to stay, especially if they build your confidence and improve your comfort levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Also, if you tell a complete story, you are more likely to feel heard and validated. Saying a statement or two about how you feel is very different from offering a full narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Honest and Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Honest-COnversation-with-your-doctor.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Honest-COnversation-with-your-doctor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Honest-COnversation-with-your-doctor-16x12.jpg 16w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Honest-COnversation-with-your-doctor.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3250 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Honest-COnversation-with-your-doctor.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Honest-COnversation-with-your-doctor.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Honest-COnversation-with-your-doctor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Honest-COnversation-with-your-doctor-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A patient-doctor relationship needs to be one built on trust and communication. If you feel like the relationship is struggling in those areas, don\u2019t be afraid to bring it up. Let your doctor know that you\u2019re worried they aren\u2019t communicating effectively, and explain why. Ask them to help you understand when they explain something. Tell them when you aren\u2019t feeling heard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, doctors are so busy and so used to seeing multiple patients a day, they may not notice that they aren\u2019t giving you the attention you need. As a woman, that can be an even bigger problem. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of stigmas and stereotypes in the medical field that can make women seem like they\u2019re overreacting or concerned about nothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the day, you have complete control over your medical decisions. If you don\u2019t feel comfortable with your doctor, you have the right to make a change. If you feel as though your doctor is discriminatory or not listening to your needs because you\u2019re a woman, you should absolutely change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Get-a-new-doctor.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Get-a-new-doctor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Get-a-new-doctor-16x12.jpg 16w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Get-a-new-doctor.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3251 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Get-a-new-doctor.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Get-a-new-doctor.jpg 500w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Get-a-new-doctor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Get-a-new-doctor-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a woman, it\u2019s so important to feel comfortable with your physician. Part of that comfort comes from feeling heard and understood. Thankfully, nowadays there are plenty of healthcare practitioners to choose from, so don\u2019t be afraid to look around until you find the right fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Women Can Do When a Doctor Doesn\u2019t Listen To Them Posted by&nbsp; Soribel Martinez, LCSW Whether you\u2019re visiting your doctor for a routine visit or a specific reason, you\u2019ve probably been thinking about your appointment for a while. 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