A 2024 Australian Government report on gender bias in healthcare presents a stark overview on the gender bias that persists in healthcare. Conducted by the National Women’s Health Advisory Council, the #EndGenderBias survey collected responses from Australian women, health professionals, researchers, and consumer advocates about their experiences with gender bias and barriers within the health system. 1
Key Findings
The findings reveal significant concerns:
Two-thirds of women reported experiencing healthcare-related gender bias or discrimination
70% of women experienced bias in diagnosis and treatment of health conditions
72% of women experienced bias in GP visits
~50% of women reported bias in hospital settings
70% of expert stakeholders believed women were often not taken seriously, or believed regarding a health issue
62% of women found healthcare unaffordable, and 45% found it inaccessible
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