On Becoming a Healer

Medical Gaslighting: Why Are We A--holes?


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Recent articles in mainstream media about "medical gaslighting" have struck a nerve with thousands of comments on social media platforms. People are complaining about how their doctors are treating them, with women and underrepresented minorities disproportionately telling some of the worst stories. Meanwhile physicians are responding, mostly on the defensive. They're saying their jobs are too tough and patients are unreasonable. We explore what's going on.

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On Becoming a HealerBy Saul J. Weiner and Stefan Kertesz

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