About the Author

Nic Tompkins-Hughes

Nic Tompkins-Hughes (BSW, MPA), is a social science researcher, community organizer and advocate. Nic identifies as transmasculine non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.

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Experiences of Transgender Adults Accessing Healthcare in Massachusetts

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A transgender patient with a trans doctor.

Primary Care Relationships

Trends in the data show that strong relationships with trans-knowledgeable primary care providers can help reduce the likelihood of negative healthcare experiences.

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A trans pride flag with a healthcare icon.

Intentionally Inclusive Healthcare

What does Intentionally Inclusive and trans-knowledgeable medical care look like, and how can we get there?

A transgender patient appears scared in a doctor's office.

Self-Identified Transphobia

Participants had interesting perspectives on the negative experiences they had endured while accessing medical care, which often contradicted their perceived transphobia.

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Resources For inclusive transgender healthcare in massachusetts

Patients

Click here for resources on obtaining healthcare in Massachusetts as a trans person curtesy of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition.

Medical Professionals

Click here for resources on creating a trans-inclusive healthcare environment in medical practices.

Everyone

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