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Gatekeeping Questions

A series exploring the barriers that trans and gender diverse people face when trying to access healthcare. Each piece takes one of the questions that gets asked, examines where it comes from, and considers what good, evidence-based care actually looks like.

13 - How does the current toxic media environment affect transgender healthcare?

13 - How does the current toxic media environment affect transgender healthcare?

The toxic conversation is causing healthcare professionals to be "petrified to enter this arena," leading to an "intolerable" situation where doctors are "too scared to treat their patients."

12 - Why is the role of primary care doctors crucial in transgender healthcare?

12 - Why is the role of primary care doctors crucial in transgender healthcare?

Despite having lifelong relationships with patients, primary care doctors often lack knowledge for trans care and should "go and learn about it" and help patients immediately instead of referring out.

11 - Accessible Trans and Non-Binary Healthcare Education and Services

11 - Accessible Trans and Non-Binary Healthcare Education and Services

GenderGP was created to improve education about trans and non-binary health issues and make healthcare services available and accessible globally, regardless of age or time needed.

10 - Accessible and Equal Healthcare for Trans and Non-Binary People

10 - Accessible and Equal Healthcare for Trans and Non-Binary People

GenderGP's mission is to ensure that healthcare for trans and non-binary people is accessible, available to everybody, at whatever age, and wherever they are, while achieving equality.

09 - Gender-Affirming Care Saves Lives

09 - Gender-Affirming Care Saves Lives

While being transgender is not an illness, gender-affirming care "does save lives," and the need will decrease as healthcare becomes more accessible.

08 - Let Children Explore Clothes, Hair, and Makeup Without Fear

08 - Let Children Explore Clothes, Hair, and Makeup Without Fear

Exploring clothes, hair, and makeup is "self-exploration," not "dangerous exploration," and is essential for children and young adults to feel "included and welcome."

07 - Why are many parents unprepared when their child comes out as transgender?

07 - Why are many parents unprepared when their child comes out as transgender?

Parents must "prioritise the child," stand up for them, avoid enforcing gender stereotyping, and provide "love and acceptance and belief."