A woman enters an emergency room with a sore arm and jaw pain. She fears she is having a heart attack โ women are more likely to experience jaw pain as a warning sign.
Her mother and grandmother both suffered one, so her concerns are valid. But instead of being tested for one, a doctor tells her she is too anxious and needs to calm down.
Having symptoms dismissed, misdiagnosed or ignored, often with devastating consequences, is a scene played out all too often for women, says Dr Marjorie Jenkins, a US doctor specialising in sex- and gender-based medicine.
Taking place at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, the summit brings together more than 40 global leaders from healthcare, technology, investment and entrepreneurship.
The summit aims to inform attendees about the latest medical breakthroughs in womenโs health, cutting-edge preventive healthcare and early diagnostics, and women-specific longevity solutions.