A Chicago hospital system said that it will give patients the option to choose “X” and an alternative to identifying as male and female.
According to Northwestern Medicine, the inclusion of an “X” option is to consider transgender, non-binary, or intersex people.
“Most commonly, people who are nonbinary, intersex or transgender may opt to use ‘X’ instead of male ‘M’ or female ‘F’ as a sex designation on identification documents. The designation will be available as part of the health system’s electronic medical record beginning Dec. 18,” the hospital system said in a press release.
Dr. Sumanas Jordan noted, “Northwestern Medicine hospitals and outpatient centers affirm every patient’s gender identity. The new medical record designation will enhance communication with patients, align with best practices and help our staff better meet the needs of the diverse population we serve.”
“Research has shown that people who are nonbinary often experience more discrimination than people who identify as male or female,” Jordan stated. “That discrimination can cause psychological and social distress that makes them less likely to seek the healthcare services they need. If we want our patients to be proactive about their health, we must make it clear we welcome them and affirm their gender identities.”
“Gender identity is vital to people’s sense of who we are, and our care providers must have that information to create a comprehensive healthcare plan,” Vice President of Quality Cindy Barnard added. “The ‘X’ designation will give us a deeper understanding of our patients’ needs and help us communicate in the most respectful and sensitive way.”
Other hospitals are pushing transgenderism.
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, associated with Oregon Health & Science University, provides consultations on transgender treatments for children under the age of 10, according to an exclusive report from The Daily Caller.
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital follows the guidelines recommended by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) for transgender-identified youth.
The hospital’s website states, “Medical treatment usually doesn’t begin until puberty. This is commonly age 10 or 11. We are happy to meet with you and your child before that, though.”
