The Pervasiveness Of Transgender Health Care Discrimination
Episode 13 min 15s

The Pervasiveness Of Transgender Health Care Discrimination

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A new report from the Center for American Progress finds that nearly half of transgender people have experienced mistreatment at the hands of a medical provider. NBC OUT reporter Jo Yurcaba explains the long-term impacts of this discrimination, plus a few potential solutions.

• "Nearly half of trans people have been mistreated by medical providers, report finds," NBC OUT

• "Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender Adult Communities," Center for American Progress

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