6. A Conversation on Inclusive Healthcare with Dr. Rachel Jakeman

I'm pleased to share my conversation with Dr. Rachel Jakeman, an experienced NHS GP passionate about inclusive care.

Over our discussion, Rachel reflected on her 25+ year career and current work in gender healthcare.

We discussed challenges like limited appointment times and feeling forced to work transactionally. Rachel emphasized the importance of understanding each patient holistically. She questioned why some treatments are denied based on views rather than needs.

We also explored neurodiversity and its impact on both patients and medical professionals. Rachel shared her own ADHD diagnosis and journey to self-acceptance.

We discussed societal factors like divisive politics negatively influencing healthcare. Both of us hope for improvements to support systems and more streamlined access.

Overall, our conversation highlighted the human aspects of medical practice and importance of compassion across diverse identities and needs.

I appreciate Rachel sharing her insights and am grateful for thoughtful discussions on improving healthcare.