This dismissive type of treatment by doctors and other healthcare providers is not just frustrating—it can be downright dangerous too. “Medical gaslighting” is a term used to describe instances where healthcare providers ignore, dismiss or downplay the symptoms of their patients. Explained I'm bleeding a lot and think I'm having a miscarriage, along with severe chest and right shoulder pain. The doctor told me having a one off period isn’t unusual and sent me home with light pain relief. A female doctor told me that the gut pains I was having was due to IBS and she wouldn't do anything further to help.