Is Health Care Failing Transgender Patients?

[Natasha]

Is Health Care Failing Transgender Patients?

http://gayrights.change.org/blog/view/is_health_care_failing_transgender_patients
Michael Jones
6/4/09

Eek, these are some scary statistics if accurate.  The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association released a study, based on the survey responses of more than 90 hospitals and 70 health clinics in the United States, on the care provided to LGBT patients, and the findings show an epidemic of insufficient care for transgender patients.

Of the more than 90 hospitals and 70 outpatient clinics that responded, only 7% had non-discrimination policies that included gender identity and expression.  And the meaning behind this?  Well, as Gay and Lesbian Medical Association President-Elect Rebecca A. Allison said, "This means that in the other 93%, a transgender patient may be addressed by an incorrect name or incorrect pronouns, perhaps even placed in a room with other patients of their birth gender."

[DarkLady]

Here MTF becomes member of third sex after the surgery however FTM is usually accepped as male after hormonal treatment.

[Natasha]

Here MTF becomes member of third sex after the surgery however FTM is usually accepped as male after hormonal treatment.

whaaaaaat? that sucks. where's "here"?

[Michelle.]

In 2007, the AMA modified its policies to specifically prohibit discrimination against transgender physicians, medical students and patients.

[lisagurl]

Of the more than 90 hospitals and 70 outpatient clinics that responded, only 7% had non-discrimination policies that included gender identity and expression.

Did they site lack of insurance as the prime cause of poor treatment? You get what you pay for.
Post Merge: June 06, 2009, 02:15:54 PM
I had hurt my thumb and went to a clinic. The first thing they ask if you have insurance and want to see the card. After that the nurse even filled out the forms because I could not write with a hurt thumb.

[Shana A]

Is Health Care Failing Transgender Patients?

by Michael A. Jones
Published June 04, 2009 @ 09:22AM PT

http://gayrights.change.org/blog/view/is_health_care_failing_transgender_patients

Eek, these are some scary statistics if accurate.  The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association released a study, based on the survey responses of more than 90 hospitals and 70 health clinics in the United States, on the care provided to LGBT patients, and the findings show an epidemic of insufficient care for transgender patients.

Of the more than 90 hospitals and 70 outpatient clinics that responded, only 7% had non-discrimination policies that included gender identity and expression.  And the meaning behind this?  Well, as Gay and Lesbian Medical Association President-Elect Rebecca A. Allison said, "This means that in the other 93%, a transgender patient may be addressed by an incorrect name or incorrect pronouns, perhaps even placed in a room with other patients of their birth gender."

[Ms Jessica]

Failing?  Present tense?  How about failed?  Ask anyone who's had to pay for anything out of pocket. 

[Natasha]

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