Martha s Rule has been introduced to give some power back to patients and their families in England who have concerns about their care. Here s what we know.
With a study finding that women’s pain is often underestimated by their family, friends and healthcare workers because of the false belief they are oversensitive, journalist and author Julia Buckley looks into this widespread bias
From family and friends downplaying a serious condition to being ignored at A&E when presenting with potentially fatal blood clots, nine women share their stories of their symptoms – and pain – being dismissed