Gay physical exams

Young men, dressed in underwear, shoes, and socks, wait for Selective Service physical examinations at the U. Army's main recruiting station, July 18, Each one holds his paperwork and a vial of blood. They were among the first group drafted after the outbreak of the Korean War.

Ahead of the year anniversary, last week the Defense Ministry vowed to launch a rehabilitation program for members of the armed forces who have faced discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity since the law was changed in Soldiers were granted still more legal protection in with the passing of the General Equal Treatment Act. What is less clear is how and whether soldiers who served before — when discrimination against homosexual servicemen was not only part of daily life but also perfectly legal — will see either rehabilitation or financial compensation. The modern Bundeswehr presents itself as a diverse employer where "discrimination of any kind is not tolerated," but the effects of homophobic and transphobic regulations are well within living memory for both former and current members of the armed forces.

You may wonder why Dr. Gay must complete another physical exam when the previous provider has already done one. We understand that it may be inconvenient to undergo another exam, but please know that Dr. Gay's goal is to provide you with the best care possible.

The end of the year or the start of a new one is typically called the "annual physical" season as most are trying to take advantage of the benefit of no-cost physicals provided by most insurance coverage. The good news for most of us is that if you are insured, it's very likely your annual physical is percent covered by insurance. The better news is that many types of diseases and cancers can be caught early in the annual physical with many treatment options that will not impact your life too drastically. However, many men don't actually undergo an annual physical or have one done properly, especially if they have a history or exclusively have sex with men MSM.