More than three-quarters oppose forcing doctors to deny care to transgender people
Core finding
Most Americans reject the idea that the government should be able to force doctors to deny healthcare to transgender people, with more than three-quarters (76%) saying it should not be allowed, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey.
Around one-in-ten (10%) say it should be allowed, while 13% are unsure.
Topline distribution
More than three-quarters oppose forcing doctors to deny care to transgender people.
Do you believe the government should be allowed to force doctors to deny healthcare to transgender people?
n = 1,000 · May 22–28, 2025 · MoE ±3.1%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | May 22–28, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.1% |
| Module | Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-aapor-2025.tiiny.co
Do you believe the government should be allowed to force doctors to deny healthcare to transgender people?
Cite this question
Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040, fielded May 22-28, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.1%.