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
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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