System failure: We need a reboot to better handle intersectionality
In medical school, physicians learn how to diagnose and treat medical conditions. We learn about all the different presentations and revel in catching a complex or rare diagnosis. In essence, we learn to categorize disorders based on a cluster of symptoms and match them with appropriate treatment plans.
Of course, you want this quality in your physician. This system works well until you enter independent practice and learn quickly that patients …


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