49: The Relaxback UK Show with Mike Dilke - Episode 4949: The Relaxback UK Show with Mike Dilke - Episode 49
UK Health Radio Podcast
Explore the 'pain gap' in women's health and learn about evolving pharmacy roles on The Relaxback UK Show.
42:34•3 Dec 2023
Bridging the Pain Gap: Women's Health and Pharmacy Innovations on The Relaxback UK Show
Episode Overview
- Dr. Mareika Bigg and Hilary shed light on the 'pain gap' and historical biases in medicine affecting women's health
- Emphasis on women advocating for themselves and the launch of the Neurofen pain pass tool for empowerment
- Insights into the evolving role of pharmacies in providing an array of health services and safe medication disposal
- Reshma Maldi highlights the criticality of completing antibiotic courses and not using expired medication
- The significance of pharmacist guidance in bridging the gap between patients and medical professionals
“Women can advocate for themselves and Neurofen just launched a pain pass tool to empower them and give them a language with which to push for the help they need or seek a second opinion.”
Why do women often face longer diagnosis times than men? In this episode of The Relaxback UK Show, host Mike Dilke dives into the issue known as the 'pain gap'. Sociologist and author Dr. Marieke Bigg joins the conversation to explore how historical biases in medicine have contributed to the neglect and misdiagnosis of women's health issues. Dr.
Bigg shares her insights on the importance of self-advocacy for women and introduces the 'pain pass' tool, a practical resource for tracking pain and ensuring that women's voices are heard in medical settings. Switching gears, pharmacist Reshma Malde sheds light on how pharmacies are evolving to meet modern healthcare needs. She talks about the expanded roles of pharmacies, including providing a range of health services beyond just dispensing medication.
Malde also highlights crucial topics like the safe disposal of medications, the importance of completing antibiotic courses, and the risks associated with using expired medicines. This episode underscores the pivotal role pharmacists play in bridging the gap between patients and healthcare providers, offering professional guidance and support. Whether you're keen to understand the gender disparities in healthcare or curious about how pharmacies are adapting to serve communities better, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.
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