Navigating the modern healthcare system is notoriously difficult for all of us. Everyone has a horror story, but all everyone really wants is fair treatment and the respect they deserve. For transgender and nonbinary people, going to see a doctor, dentist, or any kind of health care practitioner feels particularly fraught with risk. How will I be received? Will the doctors take my concerns seriously?
These worries are well-founded and can sometimes get more troubling. A transgender or nonbinary person may even fear for their personal safety even when speaking to a medical practitioner. This sounds impossible for many, if not most, of the mainstream world. Sadly, such fear is real.