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Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks (www.bbc.co.uk)
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[–] 42 points 3 years ago (16 children)

So Canadá is going to let trans people get treatment with informed consent model, right?

Right?

Some of our states are really good for trans people. A map of which regions yo avoid would be far more helpful than a blanket warning.

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  • [–] 20 points 3 years ago (6 children)

    They already do allow trans care via informed consent.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 years ago (5 children)

    Healthcare is under provincial jurisdiction, therefore this varies depending on where in Canada. My province doesn't offer informed consent HRT.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    It is but... Which province? I help trans people get HRT and I know of/have lists of available doctors who will do it via informed consent in every province.

    I know I'm a random internet stranger so don't doz yourself here, but if you feel comfortable messaging me I'll help out if you need.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (2 children)

    I live in New-Brunswick, and there used to be Clinic 554 in Fredericton which did informed consent, general trans healthcare, and abortions, but they closed down due to lack of funding.

    The way it generally works here as per my friends on hormones is you get a letter of recognition from a WPATH-certified mental health professional, and then get a referral to an endocrinologist via your family doctor. Navigating the NB healthcare system sucks for everyone, but trans patients are even more limited.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Dr. Sara Thomas, Mount Allison University's gender-affirming care clinic. Is what I have for informed consent in NB.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    I'm glad to hear there's another avenue for people other than waiting to see an endocrinologist (they have pretty long wait lists here) but from what I can gather you still need a referral from another healthcare professional, contrary to Clinic 554 which did do self-referrals.

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  • [–] 10 points 3 years ago* (2 children)

    Florida holds a unique status within these states, with travel advisories warning against visits. The “do not travel” recommendation extends to even connecting flights through Florida. As of July 1, transgender individuals could face up to a year in jail for using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity. This risk persists even for those who have legally altered their identification documents. The state retains the power to investigate an individual's birth gender to determine if a crime has been committed simply by using the bathroom - investigations that could involve genital exams, chromosome testing, and more.

    Wow, that's some serious third world country shit. Horrifying!

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Not getting treatment with informed consent =/////////= US risks

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    If trans people die after being denied by the sexologist, then the safety is illusory.

    We cannot exist when we are merely tolerated.

    Some of the states actually do give a fuck about us and it's important to call that out along with the states that want us dead.

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