Caring for transgender patients. Issue 6 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abebe, Alyssa
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 29:Issue 6(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: transgender -- gender-variance -- transsexual -- transitioning -- hormone replacement therapy -- history; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000483098.74017.82
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Clinicians need a better understanding of transgender populations and a systematic approach to treating transgender patients medically and psychologically while managing any potential judgment or bias. This article explains key concepts, describes transgender patient health concerns, and discusses how to perform a comprehensive history.