In this episode, our host, Dr. Melcher, is joined by Dr. Christopher Robertson, a professor at Boston University, and Dr. Louise King, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Together they explore groundbreaking research recently published by these two co-authors in the Emory Law Journal. The article, titled "Structural Sex Discrimination: Why Gynecology Patients Suffer Avoidable Injuries and What the Law Can Do About It", delves into the systemic challenges and legal implications faced by gynecology patients.They discuss their motivations for researching this topic, their main findings, and the shocking realities faced by gynecology patients. The conversation highlights actionable steps listeners can take to contribute to solving these issues.

Why Listen?

Tune in to learn more about structural discrimination in gynecology and the legal strategies that can lead to better healthcare outcomes for all.

Key Highlights:

• The inspiration behind the article and why gynecology patients often face avoidable injuries.

• Insights into the systemic discrimination within gynecology and how legal frameworks can evolve to offer better protection and care.

• Personal experiences shared by Dr. Louise King on how these issues impact her work and the broader medical community.

Additional Information:

• Read the Full Article: Published in 2024 in the Emory Law Journal here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4800783, or here: https://scholarship.law.bu.edu/faculty_scholarship/3797/

Keywords: Structural Sex Discrimination, Gynecology Patients, Avoidable Injuries, Legal Frameworks, Human Rights Advocacy, Access to Justice, Health Policy, Emory Law Journal, Medical Discrimination.

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