On Experiencing IBD as a Woman
The onus should not be on patients, many of whom are less privileged than me, to convince health care providers to take their pain seriously.
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Read more: AMA Supports Physicians’ Access to Fertility Preservation AMA Supports Physicians’ Access to Fertility Preservation
The problems of fertility preservation and access to ART are significant for many young physicians in the profession today.
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Read more: Trans-antagonism Creates Space for the Worst Side of the Law Trans-antagonism Creates Space for the Worst Side of the Law
Like many things, preemption is not inherently problematic, but it can become a weapon when used with malintent.
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Read more: Misleading, Coercive Language in Bills Barring Trans Youth Access to Gender Affirming Care Misleading, Coercive Language in Bills Barring Trans Youth Access to Gender Affirming Care
Don’t be fooled by the savior titles and biased “evidence;” these bills are neither compassionate nor protective.
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Read more: Affirming Nondiscrimination Rights: HHS Needs to Acknowledge a Private Right of Action for Section 1557 Violations Affirming Nondiscrimination Rights: HHS Needs to Acknowledge a Private Right of Action for Section 1557 Violations
HHS should formally acknowledge that individuals have a legal right to enforce Section 1557 when they experience prohibited health care discrimination.
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Read more: Strengthening Global and National Governance for Gender Equality in Health Emergencies Strengthening Global and National Governance for Gender Equality in Health Emergencies
An international instrument on pandemic preparedness and response should advance gender equality through inclusive global and national governance.
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Read more: Disclosing Pain: The Case for Greater Transparency Disclosing Pain: The Case for Greater Transparency
Clinicians across medical settings commonly euphemize or understate pain, which has concerning implications for patient trust, consent, and care quality.
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Read more: The Feminist Political Economy of Health Justice The Feminist Political Economy of Health Justice
Capitalism creates inequities and exacerbates injustice. Health justice entails pursuing alternatives. Feminist political economy offers some direction.
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Read more: Shortening Medical Training Would Help Trainees Balance Family and Career Shortening Medical Training Would Help Trainees Balance Family and Career
The length of medical training unnecessarily compromises trainees’ ability to balance their careers with starting families.
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Read more: Health Justice: Love, Freedom Dreaming, and Power Building Health Justice: Love, Freedom Dreaming, and Power Building
Every person should be treated as someone who is deeply loved, whose life is valued, and whose maximally healthy presence in the world is invaluable.
