The medical discourse surrounding transgender identities has undergone significant changes throughout history, reflecting broader social, ethical, and philosophical trends that have shaped our...
Heteronormativity in Healthcare
Heteronormativity is the assumption that everyone is cisgender and heterosexual, which has become deeply ingrained in Western society. This normative model can be...
Does the physician's power to validate or deny transition undermine the ethics of autonomy? This question is important because it addresses whether medical professionals have the right to control...
The term "heteronormativity" refers to the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgendered (i.e., assigned at birth with their biological gender identity matching their gender expression), which...
Access to hormone therapy is essential for individuals who identify as transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, or intersex, but there are various challenges that prevent them from receiving it,...
Systemic disparities are the discrimination and prejudice that exists within systems and institutions that can affect an individual's ability to access medical services, including hormone therapy and...
Socioeconomic and Institutional Disparities Limiting Access to Hormone Therapy
Transgender individuals face significant barriers when trying to access gender-affirming hormone therapy due to...
There has been growing awareness of the intersectional nature of social identities and how they impact people's experiences. This is especially true for members of the LGBTQ community who may face...
There has been an increasing awareness of the need to protect and promote the rights of transgender individuals.
Despite these efforts, many transgender people continue to face discrimination,...
How can healthcare systems integrate LGBTQ-inclusive practices while addressing implicit biases among providers to improve patient outcomes?
LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges when accessing...