“But You’re 24 - Why Do You Need Supervision?”

An Ode To **** My Doctor Says

Anyone who has read this newsletter for a while will know that I am a massive fan of Rebel Bodies - the debut book of award winning health journalist Sarah Graham. This book is an inclusive manifesto for better equitable healthcare - and is inclusive of individuals who are disabled, LGBTQIA+ and other groups. It should not be a revelation - but it is. And some parts of the book make for harrowing reading at the best of times, when it comes to the concept of being believed in healthcare. You can read my interview with her here.

How I wish this book was a part of the syllabus for ‘med schools’.

(My reward to myself for dealing with this all recently.)

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Graham had also run a blog previously, some of which informed the book. Hysterical Women was named as such for the way in which women are not believed when it comes to their pain levels; the guest posts detailed varying experiences, such as the oddities of obsession, deeming women to not be a reliable witness to their own suffering, and more. She further coined ‘shit my doctor says’ - a hashtag you can find on Instagram, readily populated.

I had fun compiling my own list - and a response. You can also get your copy of Rebel Bodies now.