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Women and Chronic Pain
04:48 - 12:26 (07:37)
Women are more likely to experience chronic pain than men, yet they are often given anti-anxiety medication instead of painkillers in emergency rooms. This article explores the disparities in pain treatment between genders.
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Doctors struggle to treat pain when there is no clear source.
04:48 - 08:20 (03:32)
Pain
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Doctors struggle to treat pain when there is no clear source. A survey of women with chronic pain shows that many feel discriminated against by the healthcare system.
ChapterWomen and Chronic Pain
EpisodeThe bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Women are more likely to experience chronic pain than men, but are often undertreated due to gender bias in the healthcare system.
08:20 - 12:26 (04:05)
Chronic Pain
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Women are more likely to experience chronic pain than men, but are often undertreated due to gender bias in the healthcare system. Misconceptions about race also impact pain management and can lead to disparities in care.