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Patients are victimized by misdiagnoses, medical errors, and gaslighting. Learn what you can do to advocate for yourself in our challenging healthcare system. In this live session, Dr. Anthony Kaveh delves into the pervasive issue of medical victimization. From the operating room to everyday healthcare settings, patients often face emotional and psychological challenges that are too frequently dismissed or mislabeled.
Dr. Kaveh discusses the history and implications of terms like "hysterical" and the profound effects of misdiagnoses and medical errors. He shares practical advice on advocating for oneself within a fragmented healthcare system, highlights the importance of a just culture in medicine, and provides actionable tips for patients to regain confidence and effectively communicate with healthcare providers. Join the conversation and learn how to take charge of your health journey.
Important takeaways:
(1) Victim comes from Latin for "sacrificial" (like animals, but in medicine it's almost referring to patients).
(2) Misdiagnoses and medical errors and gaslighting go hand-in-hand. We have a phrase: "Nice patients come out last..."
(3) Healthcare is impersonal and you should always request a contact method for your doctor or healthcare team at every appointment.
(4) Self-victimization is an abusive relationship with yourself and can torpedo your self-healing.
References:
- https://news.gallup.com/poll/468176/americans-sour-healthcare-quality.aspx
- https://psychcentral.com/health/victim-mentality#lets-recap
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0012369211604303
This video/speech/channel DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE. Patients with medical concerns should contact their physician. If your concern is an emergency, immediately call 911. This information is not a recommendation for ANY THERAPY. Some substances referenced in this content may be illegal, and this content is not a recommendation for, or endorsement of, their use in any way.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:04 - Defining Medical Victimization
0:09 - Emotional Reactions in Operating Rooms
0:22 - The Misuse of Terms Like "Hysterical"
0:41 - Labeling Patients: A Barrier to Advocacy
0:52 - Vulnerabilities in the Operating Room
1:13 - Historical Context of the Term "Victim"
1:33 - Impact of Medical Errors and PTSD
1:57 - Silent Suffering: Patients as Sacrifices
2:48 - Case Study: Nurse Ronda's Medical Error
3:54 - The Consequences of Medical Errors
4:58 - Advocating for a Just Culture in Healthcare
5:30 - Importance of Patient Confidence and Self-Advocacy
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