1 in 5 Non-binary People Denied Healthcare Due to Gender Identity
A new study suggests that 1 in 5 non-binary people in the U.S. are denied healthcare due to their gender identity. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in December, described a need for medical professionals to improve the care of non-binarypatients. “As our society’s concept of gender evolves, so does the visibility of contemporary nonbinary people,” said researchers at the start of the paper. “Yet many members of the medical community may not know how to interact with nonbinary patients respectfully or recognize their unique needs and barriers to care.” The paper, Persons of Nonbinary Gender — Awareness, […]