HTHSCI 2RR3 Chapter Notes - Chapter Media: Shemale
4 Nov 2018
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Lgbt healthcare training video: "to treat me, you have to know who i am" Its important that the nurses/doctors know about sexual orientation before they"re treating them. Routine testing/screening might be missed for that patient. They have higher rates of stds, and alcohol and drug abuse. Don"t be judgmental / harsh when a patient expresses their sexual orientation. Doctor said she can"t have two moms, only one, so only one can go in. Told doctor about pronouns - some weren"t responsive - felt less listened to and felt disrespected. Show that you care to understand who the patient is. Transgender patients have been turned away from care. Indian ad with transgender mom stirs debate -- and tears. Vicks ad is trying to push the issue of transgender rights within india. Transgender people are not allowed to legally adopt children in india. The ad had mixed views from famous transgender people in india.
