Stories by Caitjan Gainty

Caitjan Gainty is a Senior Lecturer in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, King's College London.

African-american woman sitting opposite the doctor in his office and holding her head with hands.

Health CareSeptember 19, 2023

How to Address ‘Medical Gaslighting’

When doctors tell a patient “It’s all in your head,” that’s medical gaslighting. Here’s how to address an issue that disproportionately impacts the health of women, LGBTQ individuals and the elderly

Caitjan Gainty, The Conversation US