Women voicing their autonomy: the changing picture of women's health care.
In recent years women's health concerns have received considerable attention. Both women and the medical establishment have recognized how biases of the past have affected clinical decision making and research affecting women's health. This article explores potential responses to these deficiencies. It suggests that training for health professionals that helps them become more attentive to patient's concerns and respectful of their autonomy will benefit all patients, regardless of gender. In addition, research that focuses upon women's health will benefit all of society.
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