Thousands of Australian women demand reform to address medical bias in pain
Dr. Jeanne-Marie Van Der Westhuizen endured extreme pain after a major surgery in Sydney, exacerbated by her doctor's dismissal of her suffering. Thousands of Australian women echo her experience of medical bias, prompting calls for reform within medical education to address gender-based pain perceptions. The federal government is reviewing medical curricula to better prepare future healthcare providers for these issues.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC
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