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[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

It’s unclear given the conflict. It would probably in theory be illegal to deny emergency care but impossible to win the lawsuit.

However they could absolutely deny routine nonemergency care like a flu shot or getting an antibiotic for a sinus infection or strep throat.

[–]worried19 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

That's definitely not right. We need medical protections for all people. If you go to a doctor, you should expect to get quality care.

It's understandable if a doctor isn't capable of handling a trans-specific medical issue. But just to deny it because they disapprove is wrong.

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I agree. It’s one of the big weaknesses in trans rights at this point and one Trump essentially created since the ACA had anti-discrimination rules covering us, that’s the reason for the executive order trump wrote.