Why Are Many Doctors Scared of Transgender Patients? | Kristie Overstreet PhD | TEDxLivoniaCCLibrary
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- What if every time you went to the doctor you felt judged and your health needs were not addressed? This is the reality for many of the approximately 1.4 million transgender adults in the United States each year. This timely talk is an invitation to develop, challenge, and shift how transgender healthcare is viewed. Dr. Kristie Overstreet is a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, author, and consultant with 11 years of experience working with the transgender, gender nonconforming and gender queer community. She is a transgender care expert that helps individuals improve their relationship with themselves and others. As president of Therapy Department, a counseling and consulting practice she works with clients across the United States.
Her experience as a director of behavioral health hospitals gave her the opportunity to work with various medical teams and professionals. Her years of working with the medical community led her to identify that providers are not receiving training, education, and awareness to care for transgender patients.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
She was my therapist!!! miss her sm :'-)
Yeah, lot of people miss their psychological abusers.
It's called Stockholm Syndrome.
I'm not American, but there are a lot of negative stereotypes about The South there - so it was really refreshing to see such a great person speaking with that accent, smashing stereotypes.
@@arottedfruit This is 2021, I live in the south and people are progressing even here. I would say it's more like 60%.
a lot are justified. depends tho.
The loudest people here are usually embarrassing. The South is full of many intellectuals who don't make asses of themselves at Wal-Mart on national TV.
As a premedical student, this was one of the most interesting ted talks I’ve ever listened to. I realized doctors weren’t trained in trans issues and health, but I didn’t realize the extent. Thank you for bringing attention to such an important issue.
WHEN YOU BECOME A DOCTOR, YOU WILL HAVE THE TRAINING YOU DONT HAVE NOW, OBVIOUSLY, STILL YOU HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO, AND A LOT TO LEARN
SORRY, I FEEL I WAS A KEY BORD ONLY WITH CAPS, IT MAKES ME FEEL COMFROTABLE AND ACCEPTED, OR NOT??
It's amazing what you won't learn in medical school, even though in my Ob-Gyn rotation I was taught how to do a DNC for miscarriage post care or clean up after a placental extraction. No one utteted the word abortion or taught us how to do one, let alone w patient mental health care in mind. This taught me that if I want to learn how to do something I needed to seek out my own internships with my own interest at the top of the list to ensure that I would be taught everything I felt I needed to know, instead of depending on the medical education system to teach me what they thought I needed to know. It's very odd to be taught how to do a DNC in Texas with no mention of the word abortion and then to do a rotation out in California that was pro-woman, pro-choice Midwifery and abortion care.
Makes perfect sense there's also this young lady on CZcams that is about to lose her mind she's transitioning from a girl to a boy plus she's got some mental disorders and I was trying to help her by telling her that what I had heard earlier that when you give anybody a testosterone treatment it basically makes your body go through puberty again so these doctors better go to school about this
Most doctors are funded by churches
its very refreshing to hear someone with a southern USian accent talking so progressive!
Amazing speech!
Dr Phil?
I do love it as well.
Right, it just makes me happy.
You are a hero Dr. Kristie Overstreet. Thank you so much for doing more than your share to help our community.
I've spoken to her on Instagram. She has really helped me come to terms with myself. She has done so much for me. I feel like the person I was always meant to be.
I went to a LGBT health center. I had such a good experience. They were so friendly and understanding.
I was married 16 years and faithful. My wife was my second partner in my lifetime . My Dr knew this. He made me get an HIVtest
I don't know you sweetheart but I love you you're trans sister Nicole
Ok?
I'm trans and I hate going to dr, it doesn't go away no matter how much you try to hide it.
I only go to Planned Parenthood for gender affirming care.
This theory that endocrinologist are prescribing hormones because it's profitable is puzzling to me. These are generic substances that are fairly inexpensive in the US, and doctors can specialize in other areas of medicine that are far more profitable.
Especially too when you consider the people that say this are often blanchardites who levee this criticism at Blanchard’s critics (like Moser and Serrano), even though Blanchard himself expanded the criteria for diagnosing dysphoria and expanded who would be considered suitable for treatment.
@@tshred666 normies don't know about Blanchard do they? People forget that Blanchard stated agp's should transition.
Inexpensive? Testosterone gel costs about $1300 a month! Thankfully I have insurance that covers it, but that is NOT inexpensive by any means.
@@metalbootlegslivearchives I’m trans femme so I can only speak for my experience. I had no idea T was so expensive! That sucks
@@zetazimmer4769 Yeah if you are on the injectable its only about $200-$300 a month without insurance, but the gel is off the charts.
This is the second time I watched this on CZcams. I am an occupational therapist by trade. I am also a 2 timer on this very stage.
In my professional experience, I get to know some of my colleagues who are LGBTQ+. One thing I have learned is to not treat them any different than anybody else. At the workplace (and at other contexts that I meet them), I need to treat them with respect. I think this would be a great foundation if I were to see a LGBTQ individual in my regular job as a patient. Then, if specific things arise, I would try to remember such experiences and then try to ask such colleagues for advices.
Before I started this career, I would say I would have been uncomfortable with this population. I was uncomfortable because I didn't want to say anything that would offend such individuals. Hence, I would rather go with safe topics and try to observe and listen before taking a risk. I feel that if we all can take a step back and do so without judgment (especially health professionals), we can go a long way to serve the needs of the LGBTQ patients better.
How would one become a ocupational therapist aide/assistant?
Jimmy P, I just read your comment. To become an occupational therapist, you contact your local vocational technology center or college and ask what classes you need to take. Also, working as a volunteer or worker in a caregiver setting will help you know if this is the field you want to go into.
Thank you, but please don't get so focused on treating us "the same" that you can't see the unique challenges we face.
Notice how most of this could be avoided if everyone just treated eachother equally.
Yeah,but transgenders want special treatment! Who else but narscissists would come up with something like "my pronouns"?
@@curtisking5138 we do not. pronouns are important since they're disrespected for most people. we are not narcissistic for want to be treated just like everyone else.
@@curtisking5138 Curtis, are you a man? Cause if I called you a she, I’m sure we’d be fighting
I believe the best think you can do to learn more is to ask the specific individual. Be honest and admit that you don't understand or are confused and want to understand the individual better. Tell them that they don't need to answer if they would rather not, and then ask your question. It's best to have that person answer than to try finding out elsewhere because only that person knows themself best.
Oh so right.
4:30 "HIV test"!!!! What does it have to do with the patient's request???
A AAT I’m confused, it must have SOME link, right??
Lacey Scott it’s because in some people’s minds trans equals deviancy this risk of hiv. Total effing bs but that’s why
The doc is scared of getting HIV, because even though he should have a good understanding of viral transmission, HIV is a moral virus that bad people have (sarcasm)
It is a story and I suspect there is more to it than that which we are not being told
Well said! Thanks for being an ally of my community:)
I wish all doctors were like you! It's not even just an issue of getting transition related medical help or mental health treatment, even doctors from other areas tend to either just not have any idea of it or they're downright rude. Thank you for educating yourself and helping educate others!
That was excellent. I wish everyone could hear your presentation.
I wish there was more people in the audience
She is so well spoken.
kenthatisall
Why wouldn't she be?
I'm afraid of this as a transguy.
U R the transguy.
but
she says that the Doctor needs to be treated.
Same! !
@@swamivardana9911 me too
@Rebecca Hey, why did they take your hormone treatment away?
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Astounding talk. Thank you. Medical professionals need to strive to provide excellent care for ALL PATIENTS.
You are a wonderful human being. God bless you and keep you. A lovely voice that was so lovely to listen. Keep up the good work.
They are worried about lawsuits if they state facts.
I can totally relate to this. The first doctor I saw to get HRT wanted to give me estrogen. My second doctor is more understanding and wants to give me testosterone but assumes I want to go on full dose, when what I actually want is to start on low dose gel. We'll see if I can talk him down at our next appointment.
'If you don't speak up for your healthcare needs, no one will help you?'
What if no one for a year straight or two has helped me despite trying endlessly?
This is impossible.
It was impossible in every state I've lived in.
If you still can't get it I have a great resource on DIY HRT
Can I give this another thumbs-up?
Powerful and informative. Thank you, Kristie.
You rock Kristie. That was a great talk!
I think I M a cauliflower. I M transvegetable.
Bimal Mishra Oh come on...how old are you...ten?
Thanks for sharing!♥️
Great talk. It put things simply. I did not realize people were getting treated like this at the Doctors office. Sad
I wish more doctors were like her
@davidvanpatten473too many wth u talking about not enough are like her at all
Thank you Dr. Overstreet
Many things lacking from Drs these days. Another to add to the list is treating a patient as another number. "Profit over people" is what we see today. Hardly any cures unless some big shot Dr or research center gets paid out.
Thank you Kristie Overstreet PhD for educating the world.
Wow, It was very refreshing listening to your video. Thank you so very very much
This is how. People are. Rude. Look, Doctors are meant to help them. I am one of them but. Why must they reject about it?
Omg I want to cry, you are amazing, I on the other hand 55 married kids career, been dressing since age 6, been to 3 gender therapist all giving me same, severe gender dysphoria, in there professional opinion start hormones transition you will be amazed how happy you will become, fear has me stuck, I keep suppressing every day thinking I can stop save my marriage not have to put this strain on my kids parents family friends, worry about job. Everyday this is all I think dream about all day everyday, I am scared, listening to you and your empathy warms my heart, but fear for such wonderful people like you there are probably 5-10 who aren't, I am shy introverted submissive don't like confrontation, which all the therapist tend to belive will go away, I love your strength, I want to hear more thank you for what you do
Love the talk, and LOVE the accent!
the doctors are so scared of me. many they ask me way too many questions when they realize i'm trans give me weird looks or just.. it's hard to explain
she did get some major things wrong about trans people but im glad someone is speaking up about this topic
Exactly .. I’m sure trans ppl are not a bunch of pretentious assholes (well, not more than any other population overall), so why be afraid to get things wrong? Any person can see if your heart is in the right place, or if you have an underlying compassion & deeper understanding, of the needs of those who aren’t like yourself in some way.
I would be interested to hear what she got wrong.
What did she get wrong? I'm trans, and I don't think she got a single thing wrong.
I only had one VA Dr in Long Beach, CA VA in 1991 that called me sir, and he refused to call me Mrs because I was married and my husband was also a veteran. All my VA Dr's whom I've had over the past 6 yrs call be by the proper female pronouns and treat me a such, and prior to getting my care with the VA, my private practice Dr's also treat me as a female. And they truly care about my health
Excellent Talk, and very educational information.
Kristie I love this!!!
Love this, Thank you Dr. Kristie
As a trans male to female, I found your story 180 degrees from mine story. My PCP has no issue with it, my HRT doctor is ok and my wife is backing me up for the two years. Wish we could talk.
It's great to know that you had supportive people around you. My best guess is that it is harder in the south of the US, where I believe this speaker comes from (based on the accent) ... I hope one day being trans won't be a big deal anymore :D that would make my life a lot easier too xD
Thanks, yes, I do have a lot of support. Being over 75 and realize that was a trans a few years back was a beat hard at times. But, I am happier now. I do live in the south also. Yes, I also hope being trans is no biggy. Again thanks.
InaudibleBoom ? Can you stop insult this lady pls ? How do you feel to insult someone on Internet ? Is this what motivates you ?
Thank you
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I wish she was my therapist the story of Leah was my story over here the U.K.
Fun comment section. 😒 I just really don't get transphobes (as well as homophobes) at all. Why does it matter to you if someone wants to transition? It's not your body. It's not hurting you. You just seem so ridiculous getting so worked up over this.
@Little Bit Yup. It's pretty pathetic, really. They're wasting so much time being enraged and crawling through the comment sections to find a target. I generally don't bother to engage them directly, but instead I try to back up whoever they're attacking and let that person know they've got an ally in me and they aren't alone.
Makes no sense to me either.
fear.
I love your podcast. Thank you
I’m contemplating moving to Oregon, I currently live in Florida and I’m miserable. I have been post op 15 years. Florida is not very progressive. Can anyone give me some insights Of trans folks living in Oregon.
Get out of the south all together. I moved from FL to CA and its been something I dont think about it anymore because people dont give a f*ck. Its really nice :)
At the Atomic level we are same but it is our unquestioned notions that violates this idea.
Dr Overstreet is an angel
David Vanpatten OMG we should ruuuuuunnnnn!!!!!!!!!
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Completed name change.
Been on hrt about 5-6 years.
Got a call from methodist san Antonio about a kidney transplant.
Was denies for not seeing a therapist.
Replied why I need one when I fulfilled my transition.
They just made up excuses I would be a risk.
I agree
I have read about this. They must follow a protocol. If therapist approval is a requirement, they will ask for it. They cannot have exceptions.
I found this video because I experienced something uncomfortable at a doctors office today. Not the one who is overseeing my transition but a different one. The office people were so nice and accommodating but the doctor was the one who said something off color. This helped me realize compassion for doctors as well.
I'm not gonna let my fear to stop me being true to myself.
this is how I feel
Well said
Thank you for your support. I speak as well to educate. Check out my TEDxWilmington talk.
Hello, My family doctor was male , I switched to a lady doctor who understands ME. ( with help from other nice women . . .
She did a great job! She's very good at explaining these concepts in a digestible way, I hope to see more talks from her in the future
This is beautiful.
What state is this wonderful woman from. .
Georgia
Sensational **
My Dr.s are transgendered. .....and I'm a woman. I've never had a problem. Our kids play on the same soccer team.
This is a very good talk by a cis doctor, but intersex isn’t on the gender spectrum like she said. Thanks for being a positive influence on behalf of the trans community.
Yes it is, intersex is part of the spectrum
But that's not fair to not include intersex into this spectrum. I thought everyone is allowed on the spectrum. I hope people aren't going to get removed from the spectrum. What's the point of a spectrum if everyone isn't on it?
Everything thinks all trans people call the 'transphobic' card but literally, I'll just tell you what you said is offensive and like, if you say that's it's the truth and I shouldn't be offended, that is bad... That is transphobic. Because you can't tell me, a trans person, what is offensive to us and what shouldn't be said. You feel?
I'm trans too, I completely agree, and I'm sure even my cisgender friends would agree also
Jaicob Henry as a trans guy I can tell you that what helps me is I don’t get offended anymore. Don’t be a victim. Don’t be soft. That will help
D G guys have an easier time not being soft, sadly.
Notice how this doesn't get any closer to resolving the actual cause of the problem. This is why this is a nonsense response. A staff that is aware of and trained to deal with LGBTIQ issues doesn't actually make this kind of mistake to begin with. Education and training prevents the issue. Telling someone to 'not be offended' doesn't prevent the issue.
D ICK truth is often offensive
Mind not mine!
Sry just have to point out a quote 'A TG person is human'
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I know how its ment but... thats obvious. And should be for everyone. What makes her even say such a terrible thing? Should NOT be pointed out.
To treat PEOPLE (sry not just any specific group) with respect they deserve SHOULD BE NORMAL
Laghagua Unfortunately it has to be pointed out as many people seem to forget that we are people too and deserve basic human respect
U R AMAZING THANK YOU
Exactly, I hear alot of 'look in between your pants if you're confused and you'll realize that your a female.' I haven't come out yet, but can imagine my dad saying that to me.
Trinity Livingston I always thought of myself as male as a young child.. As a teen I thought that I was intersex and was simply terrified of addressing my confusion/learning the (somewhat arbitrary) “truth” at all.. I wonder how many out there are like me and far too scared to even remotely bother getting the medical intervention they’d like.
@David Vanpatten that's not how you cure dysphoria sir
love
Thank you...and shame on you for ruining my makeup.
Wtf
Wym
I thought I was the only one well at least I ain't the only softie around
🤔imagine if humans were a gender less doll; we ASSUME it is m/f based on visual persecution/biological! Now ask do you feel or m/f!
What does it "feel like" to be a male, or female?
What is the definition of male, or female?
What special medical needs does a gender nonconforming person need that is a different medical need from a gender conforming person (if not related to HRT)?
Asking interesting questions here. Unfortunately, only science has the answers, and most people online do not appreciate science and its facts. Just like religious people...
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this is empowering from a trans -experience
9:29 Estimated 10 million American adults are trans? 5 years ago? In 2022 that estimation is only 1.3 million based on UCLA research. 🤔
11:56 now it is 1.4 million. 5 years ago. Nothing changed since? 🤔
ive never heard a cis person use this much of the right terminology for trans people
How to be saved and be right with God for eternal life! As anyone can get saved!
1-Admit you’re a sinner and be willing to turn from your own self righteousness to God.
2-Believe onto Jesus Christ,who being the begotten Son of God, died on the cross, was buried and resurrected for the full forgiveness of our sins as a free gift.
3-Confess onto God,asking to be saved by accepting this free gift of salvation, to start a new born again life after being saved from your sins by this free gift.
Scripture links below from the King James Bible.
The Romans road to salvation.
1.Romans 3:10, “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:"
2.Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
3.Romans 5:8, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
4.Romans 5:12, “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for all that have sinned:"
5.Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
6.Romans 10:9, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
7.Romans 10:13, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
An example of what to pray to God to get saved and forgiven of your sins.
“Dear God, I am a sinner and need saving. I know I’m not good enough to get to heaven and I need you to save me.
I need the righteousness of your son, Jesus Christ.
I believe that Jesus is the lord, who died, was buried and resurrected so that his precious blood can wash away my sins.
I trust in him alone to save me.
Nothing else.
Not my good works or anything else.
Only Jesus. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.”
More scripture.
John 3:15-17
15."That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life."
16."For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
17."For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
Romans 5:8-9
8."But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
9."Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him."
1 Corinthians 15:1-4,
1."Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2."By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”
3."For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;”
4."And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”
Hebrews 9:27-28
27."And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"
28."So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
8."For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:"
9."Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Revelation 21:8
"But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
More Scripture for how people will act before/in the last days.
1 Timothy 4:1-5
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
2."Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;”
3."Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth..”
4."For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving”
5."For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”
2 Timothy 3:1-7
1."This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come."
2."For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
3."Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,"
4."Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;"
5."Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
6."For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,"
7."Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
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ugh, that moment you had Ovarian cancer but you're legally a dude.
Oh boy, this is how this stuff started. Wish we caught thep problem sooner before it reached ideological level. I realize this doctor wanted to do good, and many who caused the harm did the same.
Thank you for this
Amazing Lady! She gets it and we should all follow her lead!
This is so on the money, it's not real. Thank you Dr. Overstreet!!
R.I.P the comment section :/
Thank you!
2:15 "very real fear of violence, discrimination, and lack of acceptance" yup!!
I have haaad a vision! A light from the great beyond. Massive lawsuits. Billions in judgments. Wealthy lawyers. Hallelujah brothers and sisters.
Gynecology (n.) also gynaecology, "science of women's health and of the diseases peculiar to women," 1847, from French gynécologie, from Latinized form of Greek gynaiko-, combining form of gynē "woman, female," from PIE root *gwen- "woman." Second element is from French -logie "study of," from Greek (see -logy).
Yeah that's what my guardian probably say I don't even need a garden a lot of times though it's just my mom died and there you go
No tolerance for dissenting opinions, no room for discussion.
I so appreciate what she had to say. I'm nonbinary and on HRT and it's so weird that even the doctors I've seen who understand I'm on HRT, never get my pronouns right. And heck, I changed dentists because of transphobia I'd experienced at my long time dentist office.
we need more Leah wives...
good
oooooh Clarice
Why do we need gender
So in times of war we can figure out who gets to die.
We need gender because we need to continue on a population.
Well to tell a difference, gender has some significance, we can’t just get rid of it. It may not benefit others but it’ll benefit other people. No need to get rid of it
When they come in hit um with a referral slip.
She sounds like clarice in silence of the lambs
To each his own.
I don't want for a second want to be ungrateful for cis people who serve the trans community. But what we really need is trans doctors and nurses. We need to be empowered by being included in the power structure.
I have also felt rejection because I was assigned a human body. Laugh or insult me, but bigots are on the wrong side of history.
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