KYR_LABRYS_040
Person- Short description (English)
Trans man was taking medical tests for the psychiatric commission to get a certificate with the diagnosis "Transsexualism." One of the main conclusions is the genetic conclusion confirming the chromosome sex, for the detection of chromosomes, usually only the delivery of blood is needed. When the trans man entered to the doctor's office, there were students in the space who most likely had their practical lessons. Despite the fact that there were unknown people in the office, the doctor asked trans man to show his chest, without even explaining the reason for the request. Trans man refused to show his chest and thus was refused to receive the necessary medical services. Moreover, he could not submit the examination results to a psychiatrist for a diagnosis.
- Date of incident
- Jan 25, 2017
- Type of incident
- Discriminatory incidents
- Type of perpetrator
- Doctor
- Type of location of incident
- Hospital
- Country
- Kyrgyzstan