Rant/Discussion: Seeing a They/Them Medical Provider

Posted March 4, 2025 by HeartOnTheWall in WomensHealthLounge

I am having some health issues and unable to see my PCP. So I took the next available appointment with "Dr. Smith". It turns out that Dr. Smith is a They/Them.

Would you feel comfortable seeing They/Them health provider? No pelvic examinations are required
Would it matter to you if they/them provider was male vs female?
How can I get over my bias that these people are not critical thinkers and accept their medical judgement/recommendations?

It is hard for me to take these people seriously in any context, but especially one where they are making important decisions that impact my life and health. I know that many of them are intellectually smart, they are just brainwashed / captured and may have helpful medical advice. Rescheduling is not an option.

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Feministunderyrbed

March 4, 2025

I would try to look at it as a very specific mental illness that doesn’t affect their professional interactions, like a phobia or obsessively checking the burners on the stove. Or a religion or cult they belong to. It wouldn’t make me want to socialize with them but depending on the specialty it might not affect your care.

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