During these harsh economic times, one major issue health
care. Transgender health care is always transitioning, and for those in the
community, it is not easy to find a sufficient physician. Sure, there are GLBT
friendly clinics and such, but that doesn’t necessarily mean doctors know how
to handle the complicated health matters that arise during one’s transition.
Less than a month ago, the National Coalition for LGBT
Health hosted its National LGBT Health Awareness week and released Health Care Rights and Transgender People, a guide stating the rights transgender people
have when it comes to health, as well as the protection they deserve. Although
many Americans would benefit from the Affordable Care Act, members of the
transgender community could definitely gain immense benefits if it were to
pass.
One of the
struggles transgender people go through when it comes to seeking health care is
humane treatment. Many in society have yet to be educated on what it means to
be transgender, but that is not an excuse for health care providers to be
ignorant of the term nor the community. Although health care procedures for the
trans community can be complicated, there is no reason why health care
providers should discriminate, refuse treatment, and refuse health insurance
that should cover all issues like it would for any person who pays for health
insurance. There’s no need for injustice.
