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I don't want to be put into a male environment
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I'm going into hospital for anothr biopsy and last time I went for a biopsy I was shoved into a male ward which made me just as discomforted as male restrooms did. I really don't want to be discomforted everytime I've to be admitted to hospital and identify as, dress as and act like a biological female.
Is there anything I can do? I shouldn't have to live in discomfort.
Is there anything I can do? I shouldn't have to live in discomfort.
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Just by looking at me it's obvious I'm transitioning and I get she'd automatically too despite my GP telling me she wasn't allowed to put my title down as "Miss" which is my legal title until I've had the operation down there.
I would have thought as long as you let the staff on the ward be aware of how you feel about this and state that how it makes you feel uncomfortable and that you rather be in a female ward, then they should take this into consideration.
It might be a good idea to tell your doctor and they can say something on your behalf.
purple_rain
The hospital bed managers can only work with the information they have in front of them, which unless extra is specifically given is probably Male, day case, biopsy.