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Why do some doctors routinely deny birth control refills without additional tests, and why do some doctors disrespect patient autonomy in decisions about abortions, labor and delivery, organ transplants, and more? This book argues that medical sexism is a major cause of this pervasive mistreatment.
List of contents
Dedication: For Eleanor and Beatrix
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Paternalism, Pap Tests, and the Pill
Chapter 1: Doctors Denying Drugs: The Role of Physicians in Contraception Access and Why It Matters
Chapter 2: Contraception Care Corrupted: Negative Health Outcomes of Limited Access to Birth Control
Chapter 3: In Conceivable Care: A Case of Medical Malpractice
Chapter 4: Pre Conceived Notions: Some Ethical Considerations in Denying Patients Needed Care
Chapter 5: Fertile Ground for Bias: Medical Sexism Explains the Practice
Chapter 6: A Typical Treatment: Abortion
Chapter 7: The Two-Body Problem: Medical Sexism in Reproductive Health
Chapter 8: Losing Patients: Broader Implications for Medical Sexism
Chapter 9: Grace Period: Solutions and Conclusions
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About the Author
About the author
By Jill B. Delston
Summary
Why do some doctors routinely deny birth control refills without additional tests, and why do some doctors disrespect patient autonomy in decisions about abortions, labor and delivery, organ transplants, and more? This book argues that medical sexism is a major cause of this pervasive mistreatment.
