Or what would that be called? Pretty much the same things that would usually be considered ableism, but when there’s not a recognised disability involved but just health issue/s (which could be “disabling”).

For example, not believing someone about their health issue, dismissing it or refusing to believe that it impacts their ability to function or can be a valid excuse for things (often solely on the basis that it’s not a recognised disability), blaming someone’s health issue on different things they aren’t caused by (and trying to attribute it to the person’s behaviour as if it’s their fault), and/or claiming that their opinions can’t be taken seriously due to their health problem

Would it be called health-based discrimination or something (despite somewhat mimicking the same mentalities as ableism)?

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    Are you asking regarding employment, or just in society at large? In the US, there are laws outlining what constitutes employment discrimination, and I don’t think you’ve given us enough detail to say more.

    I’m curious what you mean by “not a recognized disability?” Recognized by whom? Someone with a health condition that impacts their ability to function in one or more life domains is certainly experiencing a disability