Trans patients languish on waiting lists while healthcare demand surges

Delays smack of discrimination and neglect, but some nations plan policy reforms

07 December 2021 - 20:49 By Rachel Savage and Sydney Bauer

When British tattoo artist Eva Echo found the courage to come out as transgender, she quickly sought specialist medical care to help her transition. More than four years later, she is still waiting for her first appointment...

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