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Case study

A female patient who is a member of the Traveller Gypsy community is being assessed in the Emergency Assessment Unit. She has presented with severe abdominal pain. Her husband refuses to allow her to be seen by any male members of the healthcare team.

According to ‘Fairhealth. Health Equity Action and Learning’:

 ‘There are often strict rules around gender with some Gypsy and Traveller communities, meaning that women will only agree to see female doctors …. When communicating with members of Gypsy and Traveller communities, it may be useful to keep in mind that many will have experienced discrimination or stigmatisation from mainstream services. This may affect how they act or feel when accessing care. Therefore, it is important to ensure staff are welcoming, patient and understanding’.

Source: https://fairhealthlearning.s3.eu‐west‐2.amazonaws.com/Women's+Health/index.html#/lessons/kRQPUOEAYdCYqp3HmFKirg3jwTiuNe_t (accessed August 2020)