Short Wave The Pervasiveness Of Transgender Health Care Discrimination
Sep 13, 2021
Joe Yurcaba, an NBC OUT reporter specializing in transgender health care issues, sheds light on the alarming mistreatment faced by nearly half of transgender individuals in medical settings. The conversation reveals the long-term health impacts of this discrimination, especially for people of color. Yurcaba discusses potential solutions, including stronger regulations under the Affordable Care Act and legislative efforts like the Equality Act. Their insights emphasize the need for better training among healthcare providers to ensure equitable treatment for all.
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Jesse Brace's Story
- Jesse Brace, a trans non-binary person, shared their experience of medical discrimination, leading to severe health consequences.
- Misgendering and deadnaming by medical providers caused them to avoid care, worsening their seizures and leading to homelessness.
Widespread Discrimination
- A Center for American Progress report reveals systemic mistreatment of transgender individuals within the American medical system.
- This discrimination, including refusal of care and harassment, is widespread across the country.
Types of Mistreatment
- Nearly half of transgender people reported mistreatment by medical providers, including refusal of care and verbal/physical abuse.
- Trans people of color experience even higher rates of discrimination.