Sexual health organisation, Yorkshire MESMAC, has produced a new video aimed at healthcare professionals to help improve trans+ healthcare and the care experience. In the video, people share their real life experiences and debunk some common myths of what being trans means.
Coming out to your GP or other medical health professional is a big deal and might have taken a long time to get to that point. Although many healthcare professionals do get it right there’s always more we can do.
Transitioning is a journey and sometimes the little things, like using the correct pronoun or getting someone’s name right can make a big positive difference in how people feel about themselves. Involving and listening to patients, being respectful, non-judgemental, patient and considerate of additional needs can all help people feel more in control of their own health.