Have you ever felt patronized or ignored by your healthcare provider? Chances are you’ve experienced medical gaslighting. This article provides examples of medical gaslighting and tips on how to protect yourself from it. The term gaslighting comes from a 1930s play about a husband who nearly drives his wife mad by getting her to doubt what she perceives. In his deception, he dims the gas lights in their home, then tells her she’s imagining it. In psychology, gaslighting describes an imbalance of power between two individuals. The abuser makes the victim doubt they’re feelings, memory and even their sanity. The