Patient Advocacy & Rights

Health

Feeling Dismissed At The OB-GYN? Here’s What To Do.

Speaking up is worth it.

By JR Thorpe
Health

“Women Felt Scared To Complain”: How The Pandemic Is Complicating Health Care

Getting yourself checked out “greatly outweighs the risk of COVID.”

By Jennifer Gerson
Health

How Having COVID-19 Can Affect Mental Health

“Being sick has changed so much about my life.”

By Jennifer Gerson
Health

Experts Explain How To Safely Reschedule The Health Checkups You Canceled In Quarantine

Call ahead & bring a mask, but don’t delay getting care.

By JR Thorpe
Life

How To Talk To Your Doctor About Heart Health Without Getting Body-Shamed

By JR Thorpe
Life

Coming Out To Your Doctor Is Hard, But Helpful. 2 People Who’ve Done It Explain.

By Jay Polish
Life

8 Apps That'll Help You Get Affordable Health Care This Flu Season

By Brandi Neal
Life

7 Questions Doctors Wish You'd Ask Them At During Appointments

By Jordan Bissell
Life

11 Surprising Signs You May Want To Get A Second Doctor's Opinion

By Carolyn Steber
Life

How To Find A Doctor Who Can Understand Your ME/CFS

By Carolyn de Lorenzo
Life

8 Things Doctors Want You To Know Before Starting Medication For Your Mental Health

By Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro
Life

7 Things Women Often Put Up With From Doctors But Shouldn't Have To

By Suzannah Weiss
Life

If You're Suffering With Period Pain Or Endometriosis, These Next Steps Are Vital

By Katy Parker-Shorthouse
Life

Women With PCOS Are More Likely To Feel Unhappy With Their Doctors, Study Finds

By Mariella Mosthof
Life

8 Questions To Ask Yourself When You're Looking For The Right Doctor For You

By Suzannah Weiss
Life

Here's Exactly What To Expect When You See A GP About Anxiety For The First Time

By Emma Flynn