Transgender individuals have faced discrimination and exclusion from many aspects of society for centuries, including within the military.
Recent years have seen an increased acceptance of these...
One of the most common and fundamental principles in medical ethics is that patients have the right to refuse treatment. This principle applies to all types of treatments, including those related to...
Transgender people are often misunderstood, misrepresented, and even discriminated against in many parts of society, including healthcare settings. This is due to the fact that they may be seen as...
Trans people often face discrimination, stigma, violence, lack of health care, and other obstacles to living their lives authentically. Embracing trans identity can be an act of resistance against...
One area where cross-cultural research has been particularly important is the study of how gender norms affect transgender individuals' access to healthcare. Researchers have found that many...
Medical Professionals Navigate Moral Responsibility While Respecting Transgender Patients' Self-Identities
Medical professionals must be aware of their ethical obligations to treat all patients...
Transgender individuals face a range of psychosocial challenges when seeking to legally change their gender identity. These can be particularly acute during the process of gender recognition, which...
The following is a comprehensive guide that will explain what bioethical dilemmas arise when healthcare delivery fails to accommodate the unique health needs of gay, bisexual, and transgender...
In medicine, there is often a tension between respecting patient autonomy and making clinically appropriate decisions for their health. This can be particularly challenging when it comes to...
Queer theory is an academic discipline that explores how social norms related to gender, sexuality, and power shape societies' identities and structures. It has become increasingly relevant in recent...