The eunuch patient.
Eunuchs in India, commonly known as 'Hirjas', are under-represented and marginalized. They rarely access conventional health-provider systems due to mistrust and fear of censure. This is the story of Asha, who was brave enough to approach a community medicine resident in a municipal hospital for medical aid and counselling, and how she brought home the message that every patient deserves dignity and respect.
Mukhopadhyay
Amita
A
Chowdhury
Ritam
R
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005058:Eunuchism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations