#medical-discrimination

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fromVulture
1 day ago

Fake Throat, Real Body, Lived Experience

While Howard's case is full of nuance, Ogilvie initially only sees him as an overweight patient who might be better served by the medical facilities at the zoo. It's a breathtakingly callous statement, especially when made within earshot of the patient, yet to many larger-bodied people, it's a very real concern.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 months ago

A trans woman secretly recorded her doctors during cancer surgery. She's suing over what she heard. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender patient alleges Memorial Sloan Kettering staff made transphobic remarks, misgendered her, and altered records, prompting a discrimination lawsuit.
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