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Health Care Unrelated to Transsexualism
Some doctors refuse to treat transsexuals for conditions unrelated to transsexualism.
- Robert Eads was refused treatment by over 24 doctors.
Some insurers claim that unrelated conditions are related.
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Another health care problem faced by transsexuals is that some doctors refuse to treat them, even for unrelated conditions.
For example, FTM transsexual Robert Eads had ovarian cancer. Over 24 different doctors refused to treat him, and he eventually died from it.
The documentary movie “Southern Comfort” illustrated his situation.
Sometimes doctors or insurers will refuse coverage for unrelated conditions, claiming they are related to transsexualism.