As women with ‘invisible illnesses’ struggle to be believed, a report on chronic pain could help

As women with ‘invisible illnesses’ struggle to be believed, a report on chronic pain could help

Medical professionals say a 2021 report supported by Health Canada could have a major impact on how the medical system can better understand chronic pain and the best ways to diagnose it — but with its release during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, the report flew under the radar, and some doctors and advocates are hoping that can chanage.