Melody Moore, from Trans Health Australia, told the Star Observer she was not surprised to see GPs rated as the group of health professionals most likely to discriminate as well as reports of trans people feeling let down by psychologists and psychiatrists. “Members of the community often report issues accessing hormone therapy etcetera, and in getting referrals to other specialists. Those people in the community who have found willing GPs often have to educate and provide the resources they need in order to help them,” she said. “The results also demonstrates those people who had positive experiences and were respected and well supported by the GPs had better mental health.” Moore added that it was important more services were made available under Medicare, saying moves to do so would not only reduce rates of depression and mental illness but also lessen discrimination of trans people. “Such treatment should also include hormone therapy, surgery, including feminisation and masculinisation surgery, hair removal and replacement, and speech therapy for vocal feminisation,” she said. “These services are not just purely cosmetic, they allow trans people to feel more content and at peace with themselves by having congruency with their bodies, and will also help to have fewer issues with discrimination vilification and abuse in society. These services are also essential to job seekers along with other vocational support services as also indicated in this report.” starobserver.au/news/2013/09/12/calls-for-trans-health-overhaul-for-medical-profession/109335
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:02:43 +0000
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