Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Medical Records Can Reduce Disparities
It’s time to require sexual orientation and gender identity data collection in electronic health records nationwide.
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Read more: LGBT Backlash Legislation and the Politics of Biology LGBT Backlash Legislation and the Politics of Biology
By Maayan Sudai Of the many responses to the monumental victory of the gay marriage movement in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, one was a backlash of legislative proposals submitted by conservative groups. A popular target was the regulation of sex-segregated public spaces like bathrooms, schools, etc. – also called “bathroom bills” – in Texas, Florida, Kentucky, and other states. The anti-LGBT bills are…
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Read more: The Testosterone Rule Strikes Again – New Policy to Address Transgender Athletes The Testosterone Rule Strikes Again – New Policy to Address Transgender Athletes
By Maayan Sudai New Guidelines issued by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) offer a new policy for the participation of transgender athletes in sports competitions. According to the new policy, transgender athletes should be given the option to compete without having to undergo genital re-construction surgery. Female to Male (F-M) transgender athletes will be allowed…