The Consequences of a Delayed Diagnosis Down There Aware

This week Mary discusses (and Alex reacts) to the medical and legal ramifications that can come from a delay in diagnosing endometriosis.



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Episode Highlights


Intro [0:13]


Welcome Back! [1:23]


Happy Easter! [1:40]


What is the cost of a delayed diagnosis? [2:27]


The overlap between endometriosis and other conditions. [3:32]


Where a diagnosis starts  [4:37]


Pitfalls of specialist referrals [10:05]


Primary care physician superstars [12:32]


Diagnosis stats [15:37]


Why are there delays? [16:51]


Dismissal of symptoms [17:20]


Taking the easy route [20:22]


Let’s be real, some doctors are lazy [21:09]


Will doesn’t have a clue [21:27]


The legal perspective of a delayed diagnosis [22:55]


Whoops lost the camera feed! [23:02]


Sadie joins us (and is bored with all of the liturgical talk [23:34]


Patient vs. Doctor responsibility in a delayed diagnosis [24:23]


Maggie’s diagnosis [25:46]


Sometimes delayed diagnosis is unavoidable [26:33]


Signs of a delayed diagnosis [27:00]


Lack of coordination between specialist [30:15]


It’s a team effort [32:10]


Thanks for listening! [34:47]



Summary Keywords Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, research, travel, ovarian cancer, insurance, delayed diagnosis, endometriosis, miscommunication, specialists, team effort, patient advocacy


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