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