Study: There is more diversity of beliefs on the political right than on the left (U.S.)

[Torillian]

KLXVER said:

Torillian said:

doctors are experts on sociology? Thought they studied mecidine, do I really give a shit what a cardiologist thinks about gender/sex? I go with the people that study this stuff. Who have PhD's in that "BS human behavior science" because we're talking about human behavior. I'm a scientist, I have a PhD in biochemistry, but that does not make me an expert on sociology. Believe it or not there are people that study that specifically and those are the people that I tend to go with. Just like even when something in physics doesn't make a ton of sense to me I still trust that the people who study this for their whole lives have a better understanding of it than I do. Similarly if a computer engineer is concerned about the effects of different ingredients in vaccines he should probably take my word for it over the general consensus about mercury. 

Doctors know about chromosomes and the human body obviously. You know I meant that, but you choose to misrepresent what I say just to make me look stupid. So I think we are done here.

I think there is a flower outside who thinks its a tree. You as a biochemist should go out and assure it that it can be a tree if it really wants to.

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While there isn't one definitive "poll" that captures every aspect of how doctors differentiate between sex and gender, various sources shed light on how medical professionals approach this crucial distinction in healthcare:

1. Defining sex and gender in medicine

• "Sex" refers to biological differences (chromosomes, hormones, anatomy), while "gender" encompasses socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society at a given time considers appropriate for men and women.
• The terms sex and gender are often used interchangeably, even though they should not be, according to the American Medical Women's Association.
• It's important to recognize that both sex and gender can influence health and illness and are often intertwined. 

2. Importance in research and clinical practice

• Clear differentiation between sex and gender is essential for effective tracking of gender equity initiatives in public health, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov).
• Medical hypotheses and practices need to consider the effects of both sex and gender to improve health outcomes.
• Gender medicine aims to include both biological and sociocultural dimensions when considering their effects on women and men to improve health and health care. 

3. Acknowledging diversity and challenges

• Individuals may not conform to prevailing gender norms, and some may identify with a gender that differs from their assigned sex at birth.
• Transgender and nonbinary individuals represent further complexities in the intersection of sex and gender.
• Collecting and analyzing data on sex and gender necessitates acknowledging and capturing this diversity to understand how these factors affect health within and across different settings. 

4. Addressing disparities and advancing healthcare

• A deeper understanding of how sex and gender (and gender identity) impact health is vital to addressing health disparities and tailoring interventions to meet diverse needs.
• It's critical to consider the distinctions between sex and gender in health data collection, analysis, and reporting to make progress toward gender equality and health equity, says the National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov).
• Using a two-step process in health data collection – capturing data on sex assigned at birth and separately on self-reported gender – is recommended to better characterize these distinct constructs. 

In conclusion, polling doctors on the nuanced distinction between sex and gender would likely reveal a shared understanding of their individual roles in health and a commitment to integrating this knowledge into research and patient care to improve health outcomes for all."

I'll just leave this here if you decide to stand behind your arguments and not just run away.