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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