TransCanada

My attempt to translate and paraphrase…

A doctor in Montreal has been suspended for three months for having adopted “an inappropriate and disrespectful attitude” towards a trans patient who consulted him to obtain hormonal treatment. Dr. Raymond Brière repeatedly told the patient that he was biologically a woman “despite the patient’s explicit requests address him using male pronouns”.

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On 17 May 2022, the patient consulted Dr. Brière to get a prescription for HRT. He secretly recorded the session on his mobile phone.

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During the appointment, the doctor mentioned that male hormones could cause aggressive behaviour. The patient responded that those were stereotypes. Dr. Brière said that some women use testosterone gel as a way to say “Hey, boys, I’m the boss!”

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At one point, Dr. Brière said that he had never prescribed hormones to anyone who wanted to “transform into a man”. … The doctor said that the patient was “genetically a woman”. The patient reiterated that he considered himself a trans man. Dr. Brière responded that “if a chromosomal analysis were performed, it would be demonstrated that he had XX and not XY genes”. The patient repeated that he was a trans man. The doctor said, “Yes, in your head.”

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Before leaving, the patient asked to be referred to a colleague of Dr. Brière, which was refused. The doctor also said that he no longer wished to keep him as a patient due to a loss of confidence.

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The patient lodged a complaint to the Integrated Centre for Health and Social Services of Eastern Montreal alleging discrimination and aggressive behaviour. The examiner concluded that there was “a problem with the professionalism and lack of respect towards the patient”, but found no discriminatory behaviour. Dissatisfied with this response, the patient escalated to the College of Physicians. Dr. Brière finally pleaded guilty to two charges. He maintained however that “the attitude of the patient, who recorded the HRT appointment on May 17 2022, conveys, at best, a lack of trust necessary for a professional relationship”.

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The council added that if a patient “determines that their gender identity does not correspond to the sex indicated on their birth certificate, they can ask to be addressed according to their expressed identity. The clinical interaction must then respect this gender identity.”

According to the council, the recording showed that the patient was respectful to the doctor. “Nothing indicated that the patient was ‘difficult’… Rather, he was calm most of the time.”

For the council, the recording highlighted deficiencies in personal qualities of Dr. Brière, “such as the capacity to humbly recognize his limits, listening, empathy, introspection, and recognition of his cognitive biases as well as control of his emotions”. Two periods of suspension of three months and two months, to be served concurrently, were imposed.

I used the extension regularly when I was on Reddit, as a mod it was a godsend for figuring out whether a user or subreddit was posting a lot of transphobic material. It works great on Tumblr and Twitter, but doesn't seem to have any functionality on Reddit thanks to not having been updated in 8 months. Any good alternative for Lemmy?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/1085835

> An early-stages collaborative and open source resource repository for trans people. Seems to be looking for community contribution. > > NOTE: I am not at all affiliated > > Original post from /r/trans: > > Hello everyone! 💜 > > I'm Tamzin, a transfemme non-binary person, and I'm here to share an exciting development that I believe can significantly benefit the trans and non-binary community. I've recently acquired Transgender.org, and my vision is to turn it into a powerful, dynamic, and continually evolving resource for our community. This is my first time posting in r/NonBinary about this project, and I truly value your input and involvement as we shape this platform. > > A month ago, we began with a straightforward landing page. Today, I'm delighted to announce that we've launched a new beta version of the site, which is entirely open-source and available in 20 languages! (https://github.com/TransgenderDotOrg/static-site). Our immediate focus is on amassing thousands of resources, and we warmly invite all of you to contribute via our Discord. > > But our vision is not limited to being a resource repository. We plan to integrate Erin’s informed consent map, enhance searchability, create custom content on lesser-discussed but vital topics, and eventually launch an exclusive social media platform for trans and non-binary individuals, inspired by initiatives like the Trevor Project. > > Simultaneously, we've teamed up with a top-tier law firm to initiate a 501c3 and 501c4, aiming to uplift our community socially and secure legislative protections. > > Transgender.org's success relies on our collective effort. Your skills, passion, and unique insights as a member of the non-binary community are crucial. To maintain the relevance and effectiveness of our platform, we're seeking dedicated individuals who can commit 10-15 hours weekly in the following roles: > > React / Typescript Developers (2): To enhance our front-end. > > Designers (2): We need one UI designer to collaborate with our existing design team and one UX researcher to help improve our user experience. > > Content Designers (2): To craft high-quality content that aligns with our brand and design guidelines. > > Attorney (1): To provide essential legal support and guidance. > > Accountant (1): To assist with financial management and maintain our financial transparency. > > Community Managers (2): To oversee our Discord and future social media platforms, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for all. > > If you're interested in contributing to this initiative, in one of these roles or in any other way, please join us on our Transgender.org Discord (link available on our homepage). Together, we can create something truly transformative and lasting. > > I believe in the power of our community to shape the future of Transgender.org. I am excited to co-create with you and witness the extraordinary impact we can make together. ❤️ > > Tamzin

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