…I wish that providers were properly trained..."

March 07, 2024 | 22m 06s

This storytellers shares the challenges they had during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic cases, while moving, changing services, requesting PPE for providers during surgery, and getting health care that is appropriate and welcomed for their gender identity.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:30 - 39

GENDER:Non-binary/third gender

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Ear, Nose and Throat; Immune System; Mental Health; Reproductive system

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity

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