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
Building Trust with Transgender Patients: 5 Simple Changes, No Approval Needed (#55)
Creating a more welcoming environment for transgender and nonbinary patients doesn’t have to be complicated—or require board approval. In this episode, I share five small but meaningful changes any physician can make to signal awareness and reduce assumptions. While these steps don’t create true safety, they can help patients feel a bit more at ease and consider building trust with their provider.
Think you don’t have time for this? Think again. These “winks” take no extra time, but they might just make all the difference.
Challenge for the week: Choose one wink to adopt and put into practice with all your patients.
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