Why do so many patients feel dismissed by their doctors?

In this episode of Uncomfy, orthopedic surgeon, podcast host, and FeelBetr founder Dr. Erin Nance pulls back the curtain on what really happens when doctors get it wrong and why it’s more common than we’d like to believe.

From unconscious bias and misdiagnoses to the fear of admitting mistakes, Dr. Nance shares a rare, insider perspective on the discomfort many doctors face and the harm it can cause. She uncovers uncomfortable truths about the medical system, how patients can advocate for themselves, and why humility might be the most powerful medical tool we have.

More from Dr. Erin Nance:
Social media – https://www.instagram.com/doctorerinnance/ (Instagram) https://www.tiktok.com/@littlemissdiagnosed (Tik Tok)
Book, Little Miss Diagnosed: A Surgeon’s Guide to Mending Bones and Breaking Rules – https://www.harpercollins.com/products/little-miss-diagnosed-erin-nance-md
Podcast, The Medical Detectives – https://www.themedicaldetectivespodcast.com/
Health-focused social media platform, FeelBetr – https://www.feelbetr.health/

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Episode transcript - https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2025/07/your-doctor-might-be-wrong-what-can-you.html

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Introducing Dr. Erin Nance
01:06 Doctors Make Mistakes: Acknowledging Human Error
02:36 A Personal Story of Bias in Medicine
05:16 Addressing Bias and Improving Patient Care
08:02 The Role of Social Media in Medical Awareness
09:33 Defensive Medicine and Patient Trust
11:52 FeelBetr: A Platform for Health Literacy
14:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts