John Green, a 33-year-old male transgender man presents at the office in order to be established as a patient. John, a transgender man, may be discriminated against in healthcare settings. This can have a negative impact on his mental as well as physical health. Healthcare professionals need to understand these issues and create an inclusive and safe environment for John.
John is currently unemployed and relies on the internet to get testosterone. These socioeconomic factors could have an impact on John’s overall health. Lack of work can cause financial hardship and difficulties accessing healthcare. A potential risk to your health is also the use of the internet for hormones, even if you are not under medical supervision.
John may have a negative lifestyle that includes smoking marijuana or using tobacco. These behaviors can have a negative impact on John’s health. We should discuss harm reduction options and assess their potential effects.