Too many times I’ve heard stories from women who’ve gone to the doctor with symptoms they’re concerned about only to be told not to worry about it, to lose some weight, or that it’s probably in their head. Yes, this can happen to men too, so you should also advocate for yourselves! But since this … Read more
As someone who has watched too many medical TV shows and movies, I realize there’s so much that the “University of Grey’s Anatomy” curriculum leaves out. Since I was curious about the more serious aspects of the medical field, I decided to ask doctors, nurses, paramedics, and all other medical professionals about the most terrifying … Read more
We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the worst advice they’ve ever received from a doctor. While the vast majority of healthcare workers are compassionate, determined, hard-working individuals, there are still flaws in the system that must be addressed. Bias, differences of opinion, lack of research, hubris, and many other factors … Read more