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July 30, 2025 16 mins
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/ Have you chosen to own up to a mistake lately? Share your story with us - uncomfy@byu.edu Subscribe to Uncomfy for more powerful conversations! 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
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