Landmark study on symptom dismissal and diagnostic delays in women’s health launched

26 Sep 2025

• UCC launches a study on women’s experiences seeking diagnosis for chronic health conditions.
• The UCC School of Applied Psychology study will look at experiences of medical gaslighting, where patients report their symptoms being dismissed or minimised.
• 'You can spend a decade trying to get someone to take you seriously and then spend 3 years on a waiting list.'