Reviews of Diagnosis Female
“Dwass masterfully takes on the medical establishment for overlooking and sometimes perilously ignoring the unique medical symptoms and needs of women. While the book is thoroughly researched, it is written with sympathetic insight and even a touch of humor.” – Diane E. Hoffmann, Jacob A. France Professor of Health Law, University of Maryland School of Law.
“Women are not the weaker sex, they are the less studied sex, and as a result, their health suffers. What can women do to counter this aberration? A lot, according to Dwass. While focusing on cardiology, chronic diseases, gynecology, and neurology (she had a benign brain tumor), Dwass also touches on sexual harassment in the medical world and offers inspiring portraits of female physicians who have cracked the glass ceiling and improved the field. Some valuable parting tips for readers seeking diagnosis. Believe in yourself and what Dwass calls ‘the truth of your symptoms,’ and find healthcare providers who trust you and listen to you.” – Booklist
“Prior to 1993, women were excluded from participating in medical research as case study subjects, just one piece of shocking information discovered in this work by food and health journalist Dwass. The author combines her experience…with interviews with other women who have survived major health scares and dismissal of symptoms by physicians. A solid addition to the growing field of female patient advocacy.” – Library Journal
Diagnosis Female has been featured in panel discussions, blogs, podcasts, and the literary magazine Knee Brace Press.
The book is available in many libraries and on Amazon.
Emily Dwass 