‘I’m not being listened to’ – new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

• Key Takeaways for Clinical Practice
• Women and girls report feeling unheard in healthcare settings, prompting new national plans to address systemic listening and communication failures in clinical practice
• Healthcare providers should review consultation practices to ensure women's symptoms and concerns are taken seriously, particularly given evidence of diagnostic and treatment delays
• Implementation of these plans will require measurable changes in clinical engagement and documentation practices to demonstrate genuine improvement in patient experience and outcomes

New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?

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