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Telehealth has the capability to add an additional layer of privacy for transgender patients that, as a practice, avoid seeking health care due to stigma and discrimination. You are invited to read this article for further insight into this paralyzing and harmful reality.

Diversity Terminology & Definitions

Acculturation - The process of learning and incorporating the language, values, beliefs, and behaviors that make up a distinct culture. This concept is not to be confused with assimilation, where an individual, family, or group may give up certain aspects of its culture in order to adapt to that of their new host country. SOURCE: Quinsigamond Community College

Cultural Empathy - Simply having an appreciation and consideration of the differences and similarities of another culture in comparison to one's own. People with cultural empathy are more tolerant of the differences of those from other cultures. SOURCE: Study.com

Daily Indignity - Refers to the experiences of individuals and groups brought about by behaviors of members of the majority or dominant culture who may willingly or inadvertently assert their unearned privilege or power in a manner that offends, discriminates against, or subjugates another individual. SOURCE: Quinsigamond Community College

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