Direct Relief Series: Gender Affirming Care for the Primary Care Provider
Understand Transgender/LGB/Non-binary identities with definitions, terms, and proper etiquette to make your office open and affirming. We will examine health disparities, including HIV, SUD, Mental Health, and the social determinants that impact these communities. Lastly, this presentation will outline the medical considerations for the social, medical, and surgical transition for the transgender child and adult.
Presented By:
Debb Dunn, PA-C, MBA
Eilgible Credits:
Topics of Expertise:
Primary Care
Transgender Health
Objectives:
1. Define transgender, non-binary, and sexual orientation identities, including appropriate terminology and etiquette.
2. Analyze health disparities, including HIV, affecting LGBTQ communities.
3. Demonstrate techniques for taking gender and sexual histories and conducting physical exams on sexual and gender minorities.
4. Identify barriers impacting LGBTQ patients and strategies to overcome them.
5. Review treatment options for medical transition in both children and adult
