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DON'T MAKE ANOTHER HEALTHCARE DECISION WITHOUT READING THIS BOOK.
Learn how to navigate a broken healthcare system.
"I told my doctors about my pain for years, but they told me it was all in my head..."
"My doctor said I needed a hysterectomy to relieve my symptoms that I was sure were just normal menopause. Unfortunately, I agreed to the surgery anyway. Why did I agree to that?”
"If men had cramps, they'd have cured this by now..."
These and countless other comments from women who've suffered at the hands of the healthcare industry are frighteningly common, but they don't have to be.
Sidelined describes how our healthcare system has marginalized women and made it seemingly impossible for them to take control over their own healthcare. But what's behind this nationwide medical crisis?
In Sidelined, writer and researcher Susan Salenger explains why women are misdiagnosed more often than men, and why their symptoms often go unrecognized or are even disputed.
This book teaches women how to ask the right questions to get the care they deserve. It equips readers with the knowledge, language, and tools they need to overcome the gender bias in the medical industry and get the best healthcare possible.
Praise for Sidelined
“A well-written and empowering work about the challenges facing female patients.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Good guidance for turbulent times.”
—Library Journal
2022 Living Now Book Awards Silver Medalist
2022 Best Books of 2022 Forward Reviews
2022 Indiebookawards Gold Medalist
Learn how to navigate a broken healthcare system.
"I told my doctors about my pain for years, but they told me it was all in my head..."
"My doctor said I needed a hysterectomy to relieve my symptoms that I was sure were just normal menopause. Unfortunately, I agreed to the surgery anyway. Why did I agree to that?”
"If men had cramps, they'd have cured this by now..."
These and countless other comments from women who've suffered at the hands of the healthcare industry are frighteningly common, but they don't have to be.
Sidelined describes how our healthcare system has marginalized women and made it seemingly impossible for them to take control over their own healthcare. But what's behind this nationwide medical crisis?
In Sidelined, writer and researcher Susan Salenger explains why women are misdiagnosed more often than men, and why their symptoms often go unrecognized or are even disputed.
This book teaches women how to ask the right questions to get the care they deserve. It equips readers with the knowledge, language, and tools they need to overcome the gender bias in the medical industry and get the best healthcare possible.
Praise for Sidelined
“A well-written and empowering work about the challenges facing female patients.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Good guidance for turbulent times.”
—Library Journal
2022 Living Now Book Awards Silver Medalist
2022 Best Books of 2022 Forward Reviews
2022 Indiebookawards Gold Medalist
DON'T MAKE ANOTHER HEALTHCARE DECISION WITHOUT READING THIS BOOK.
Learn how to navigate a broken healthcare system.
"I told my doctors about my pain for years, but they told me it was all in my head..."
"My doctor said I needed a hysterectomy to relieve my symptoms that I was sure were just no...
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About the author
Susan Salenger is the author and researcher behind Sidelined: How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health. Sidelined examines the many ways in which some women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare.
Susan explores how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend to be extremely conscientious about taking care of themselves, yet at the same time inadvertently undermine their own care. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Susan attended UCLA to study English. After graduation, she worked alongside her husband Fred for 25 years at their production company, Salenger Films, which produced corporate training and development films distributed worldwide.
Today, at age 79, Susan lives in Northern California to be near her incredible family which includes her two daughters, four grandchildren, a cat named Max and a dog named JD (Salenger). When she is not speaking about her book or spending time with family and friends, you will find Susan power lifting to stay in shape.
Susan explores how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend to be extremely conscientious about taking care of themselves, yet at the same time inadvertently undermine their own care. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Susan attended UCLA to study English. After graduation, she worked alongside her husband Fred for 25 years at their production company, Salenger Films, which produced corporate training and development films distributed worldwide.
Today, at age 79, Susan lives in Northern California to be near her incredible family which includes her two daughters, four grandchildren, a cat named Max and a dog named JD (Salenger). When she is not speaking about her book or spending time with family and friends, you will find Susan power lifting to stay in shape.
Susan Salenger is the author and researcher behind Sidelined: How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health. Sidelined examines the many ways in which some women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare.
Susan explores how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend...
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