According to a survey carried out in England in 2021, 72 percent of women who experienced not being listened to by a health or care professional reported it happened when they were discussing symptoms. Furthermore, 56 percent of women felt they were not listened to when they were seeking referral to a specialist.
Share of women who felt there were instances where a health or care professional did not listen to them in England in 2021, by nature of discussion
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