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Title: Universal Access?
Post by: Shana A on August 21, 2010, 08:05:43 AM
Post by: Shana A on August 21, 2010, 08:05:43 AM
Universal Access?
Barriers to accessing health care persist for transgender people in Nova Scotia
by Kaley Kennedy
http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/story/universal-access/4479 (http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/story/universal-access/4479)
For Ben Jantzen, going to see a doctor can be a frightening experience.
Jantzen first came out as a trans person two and a half years ago. Even though he was born female, he identifies as trans and presents as a male. Going for a check-up, getting a prescription, or even trying to fill out a general intake form can turn into a huge production, often without any sympathy from hospital or clinical staff.
"I'm always scared. There's always an element of fear going to visit a health professional. I can't help thinking 'am I going to have a bad experience?'" says Jantzen, who lives in Antigonish.
Barriers to accessing health care persist for transgender people in Nova Scotia
by Kaley Kennedy
http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/story/universal-access/4479 (http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/story/universal-access/4479)
For Ben Jantzen, going to see a doctor can be a frightening experience.
Jantzen first came out as a trans person two and a half years ago. Even though he was born female, he identifies as trans and presents as a male. Going for a check-up, getting a prescription, or even trying to fill out a general intake form can turn into a huge production, often without any sympathy from hospital or clinical staff.
"I'm always scared. There's always an element of fear going to visit a health professional. I can't help thinking 'am I going to have a bad experience?'" says Jantzen, who lives in Antigonish.