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A brief assessment to understand what happened, how it affected you, and what to do next. Your experience is data. Let's use it.

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Understanding Your Experience with Doctor Dismissal

A brief assessment to understand what happened, how it affected you, and what to do next. Your experience is data. Let's use it.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR doctor dismissal specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Based on research from ECRI Patient Safety, Biote Women's Health Survey, and peer-reviewed gender bias literature (Hoffmann & Tarzian, 2001; Boakye et al., 2024)

This assessment helps you understand and articulate your healthcare experience. It is not a substitute for a second medical opinion. If you have undiagnosed symptoms, seek a NAMS-certified menopause practitioner at menopause.org/find-a-provider.

Understanding Your Score

Early Dismissal Experience(Score 1-3)

You have experienced some level of dismissal, and the fact that you noticed it matters. One in four women report their providers do not take their concerns seriously. Catching this pattern early means

Significant Dismissal Pattern(Score 4-6)

What you have experienced is not a one-time misunderstanding. It is a pattern, and it has real medical consequences. In our data, 120 of 349 women describing doctor dismissal were frustrated and 100 w

Severe Systemic Dismissal(Score 7-10)

What you have been through is more than frustrating. It is medically harmful, and ECRI agrees. They ranked medical gaslighting as the number one patient safety concern for 2025. You have seen multiple

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this doctor quiz measure?

This doctor quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions to assess the severity and impact of doctor dismissal on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this doctor quiz?

This screening tool is based on peer-reviewed research and clinical frameworks. While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of doctor dismissal severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this doctor quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about doctor dismissal at wellls.com/problems/doctor-dismissal, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing doctor dismissal.

Read the full doctor dismissal article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).