Health Science ‘Women’s Pain Is Too Often Dismissed’: Dr. Neela Janakiramanan Surgeon, writer and campaigner Dr. Neela Janakiramanan discusses how to make yourself heard in the doctor's office. By Emily J. Brooks Health Science Surgeon, writer and campaigner Dr. Neela Janakiramanan discusses how to make yourself heard in the doctor's office. By Emily J. Brooks Previous article From Little Things, Big Things Grow Next article Just A Thought: What We Can Learn From The Tales Of Our Time It’s hard enough to find time to book in with your doctor, nonetheless handle being misunderstood or dismissed when you arrive at the appointment. Sadly, gender bias is still a problem the medical industry faces. And it’s one surgeon, writer and campaigner Dr. Neela Janakiramanan tackled at Future Women’s Social Club in Melbourne last week.“It’s critical we have more diversity in medicine,” Dr. Janakiramanan said. “It’s very easy if you don’t understand someone’s context, to choose the wrong set of solutions to treat them.” thedebrief Best Of Future Women Self Two ducks and a Chick walk into the wilderness By Odessa Blain Wellbeing How can you be ‘authentic’ at work? By Steph Tisdell Wellbeing Awww, you shouldn’t have. By FW Wellbeing We’ve discovered burnout’s kryptonite By FW Wellbeing How to be proactive without rushing through life By Michelle Brasier Wellbeing Why an HRT shortage is a mental health issue By FW Wellbeing Burn bright, not out By Eden Timbery Wellbeing Potential over protection: The secret to setting boundaries at work By Eden Timbery Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
