44% of women do not dare to discuss certain subjects with their doctor

In France, it is not compulsory to have an attending physician. However, this healthcare professional is generally the first point of contact for patients in the context of the coordinated care pathway; it thus makes it possible to have access to better reimbursements from Health Insurance, it keeps the patient’s medical file up to date and, in the event of a long-term illness (ALD), it is he who establishes the treatment protocol.

Yes, but here it is: although the attending physician is (theoretically) a trusted person, 44% of women do not dare to entrust certain health problems to him, according to an OpinionWay survey for the deuxiemeavis.fr site published on May 5, 2022. figure slightly lower for men since it reaches “only” 30%.

“In the field of health, there are never any stupid questions”

This gene concerns young women in particular, since 54% of French women aged 18 to 24 claim to be uncomfortable when discussing intimate matters with their doctor. They are “only” 21% after the age of 65.

“The embarrassment of addressing certain subjects is not confined to the intimate sphere, it can also concern specific questions about the disease, questions which will not be asked at the risk of appearing simple-minded.analyzes Ronan Chastellier, sociologist and co-author of this study. However, in particular in the field of health, there are never stupid questions. All questions must be asked to dispel any doubt and understand in detail what is happening to us.“

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