They/Them Project is an ongoing portrait and interview series documenting the lived experiences of gender nonconforming and Trans+ individuals. Each participant shares their story in their own words. The photography is mine. The voice is theirs.
Recorded Conversation
About
Name: Yoni
Pronouns: he/she/they
Conversation
Q: Gender & Healthcare... Why should we care?
A: Asking people how they identify their gender, and how they'd like to be addressed, is an excellent first step towards making patient care client-centered. You cannot meet your clients where they're at unless you're willing to resign your assumptions about how people should relate to their own bodies. This isn't mere pontification; empirical research has supported the centrality of rapport and trust in providing medical intervention that works. Pronouns can make or break your client relationship at the front door, especially if you're treating vulnerable populations who are used to being erased and invalidated by healthcare providers. Taking the time to educate yourself about gender variance isn't just the right thing to do, it's the future of health services provision.
Part of the ongoing They/Them Project exploring identity, language, and visibility.
