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The Consequences of a Delayed Diagnosis
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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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