I’m so tired of the healthcare system. I work as a nurse for one of the largest and most reputable organizations in the US. And getting culturally competent care is ridiculous. There are only 2 providers in the entire organization who are willing to take trans patients, and I’m outside of their geographic area (never mind the fact I was given a referral by the trans specialty clinic when I explained I don’t need transition services, just a doctor that knows the basics of lgbtq health).

I know people have it worse than me, but it’s still bullshit I can’t just call and make an appointment. This is already the third round of calls I’ve had to make just to get an appointment set up.

I think the worst part is I had a job in gender affirming care I was fired from (for daring to suggest we have signs for our clinic, or trans patients be able to call the regular line). I loved the work and the patients, and it felt so good to be able to help people like me get the care they need in a respectful and competent manner. But now I’m back to taking care of old, entitled, and almost exclusively white cis het patients. I hate being part of a system that perpetuates disparities, but I’m stuck because I can’t find any way to provide this care without earning another degree.

Thanks for letting me vent.

  • L0rdMathias@sh.itjust.works
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    You were fired because you suggested signage that told prospective patients where they could find the business location? Because you suggested that patients use the regular business line to call the business? Sounds to me like you dodged a bullet getting fired from a place like that. Sucks the followup gig sucks too.

    Remember: insurance companies exist to extract money from their customers so they can give it to businesses, and do not exist in order to insure goods and services against risk. It’s bullshit, agreed.