Episode
The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria
14:30
Published: Wed Aug 31 2022
Description
While doctors take an oath to do no harm, there's a good chance their unconscious biases can seep into how seriously they take your pain. Physician Sheetal DeCaria explains how perception impacts medical care and treatment -- and calls for health care professionals to check in with how they do their patient checkups.
Chapters
Dr. Sheetal Dakaria explains how pain works in the brain, the gender differences in how pain is experienced, and the impact of implicit bias on pain management.
00:00 - 04:48 (04:48)
Summary
Dr. Sheetal Dakaria explains how pain works in the brain, the gender differences in how pain is experienced, and the impact of implicit bias on pain management.
EpisodeThe bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Women are more likely to experience chronic pain than men, yet they are often given anti-anxiety medication instead of painkillers in emergency rooms.
04:48 - 12:26 (07:37)
Summary
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.
EpisodeThe bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria
PodcastTED Talks Daily
This talk highlights the importance of identifying and rewriting our stereotypes and recognizing bias in healthcare, particularly for those suffering from chronic pain.
12:26 - 14:21 (01:54)
Summary
This talk highlights the importance of identifying and rewriting our stereotypes and recognizing bias in healthcare, particularly for those suffering from chronic pain. It calls on physicians to prioritize empathy and to listen to their patients' stories.