Transgender Woman Files Complaint After Gynecologist Refuses Care in Canada

Jessica Yaniv, a transgender woman from Canada, filed a complaint after being refused care by a gynecologist who stated, “we don’t serve transgender patients.”

This refusal has sparked discussions about healthcare access for transgender individuals, doctor qualifications, and patient rights. Yaniv expressed feelings of shock, confusion, and hurt following the rejection and questioned the legality of such a refusal.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, when contacted, clarified that their staff do not offer opinions on specific situations discussed over the phone with patients but refer callers to practice standards to guide them in making their own decisions about whether to file a complaint.