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DEI attacks pose threats to medical training, care

When Andrea Montañez visited her Orlando-area cardiologist two years ago to treat her abnormally fast heart rate, the receptionists and nurses often misgendered her.  This story also appeared in USA TODAY For a couple of years following her transition, Montañez’s insurance information still listed her deadname and identified her as male. Despite informing the office […]

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