Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician
Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician invites healthcare providers into a compassionate conversation about gender inclusivity. Hosted by Dr. Shannon Panszi, a retired Ob/Gyn and seasoned gender advocate, this podcast draws on over a decade of experience to bridge the gap between medical practice and the lived experiences of transgender and nonbinary patients. Each episode combines insightful knowledge with practical advice, illustrating how providers can enhance their care by recognizing and challenging their own assumptions.
Join us as we explore a range of topics, from medical issues to broader societal themes, all designed to help you improve the care you deliver—not just for transgender and nonbinary patients, but for everyone. Subscribe and share to help spread awareness and foster a more inclusive healthcare environment for all!
Gender Matters: Insights from a Physician
Why I Stopped Saying "Women's Health" for Ob/Gyn (part 2)
In this episode, Dr. Shannon Panszi continues the conversation on the language we use in obstetrics and gynecology and why it’s time to stop referring to it as "women’s health."
Picking up from the first part, which asked listeners to reflect on their use of gendered language, Dr. Panszi now shares her decisions about avoiding "women’s health."
Dr. Panszi also addresses the common objections she hears, such as fears of "erasing women," and offers a thoughtful response that reframes the issue: this isn’t about erasure but about lifting everyone up by making healthcare spaces more inclusive. She challenges listeners to rethink our assumptions about patients based on language.
Tune in to hear how expanding our language can expand the reach of care—and why it's essential for a more inclusive medical practice.
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