title: The eunuch patient.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Amita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mukhopadhyay
authors.forename: Ritam
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chowdhury
mesh_terms: 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