Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick

Doing Harm is a groundbreaking book that exposes the deep-seated sexism in medicine, revealing how women's experiences of feeling dismissed by the medical system are rooted in systemic problems.

Drawing on scientific and sociological research, interviews with doctors and researchers, and personal stories from women across the country, Maya Dusenbery provides a comprehensive and accessible look at how sexism in medicine harms women today.

From being discharged from the emergency room mid-heart attack with anti-anxiety meds to being labeled "chronic complainers" for years before being properly diagnosed, Doing Harm sheds light on the ways in which women's bodies are misunderstood and mistreated by the medical community.

This eye-opening read is a must-read for both patients and healthcare providers, offering a clear-eyed exploration of how sexism in medicine undermines women's health and well-being.