Systemic racism and inequity in health care may be contributing to why First Nations patients in Alberta disproportionately leave emergency departments without being seen, or against medical advice, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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Danielle Smith proposed several new policies Wednesday, including bans on hormone therapy for kids 15 and under; required parental consent for kids to learn about sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex education; and requiring parental consent for kids to change their names and pronouns at school. Dr. James Makokis is a two-spirit family physician from Saddle Lake Cree Nation. He says the proposed policies are hugely disappointing and regressive.
Demand for gender-affirming care is becoming more common across the country. But families of youth who want this kind of care which can range from mental health counselling to hormone replacement therapy or even just learning what treatments are available say the wait is too long. Doctors say more physicians and nurses are keen to help and providing this care is just a matter of training.
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