Ensuring Comprehensive Care and Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents
Author:
Rafferty Jason, Yogman Michael1, Baum Rebecca1, Gambon Thresia B.1, Lavin Arthur1, Mattson Gerri1, Wissow Lawrence Sagin1, Breuner Cora1, Alderman Elizabeth M.1, Grubb Laura K.1, Powers Makia E.1, Upadhya Krishna1, Wallace Stephenie B.1, Hunt Lynn1, Gearhart Anne Teresa1, Harris Christopher1, Lowe Kathryn Melland1, Rodgers Chadwick Taylor1, Sherer Ilana Michelle1, , ,
Affiliation:
1. Department of Pediatrics, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island; Thundermist Health Centers, Providence, Rhode Island; and Department of Child Psychiatry, Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, East Providence, Rhode Island
Abstract
As a traditionally underserved population that faces numerous health disparities, youth who identify as transgender and gender diverse (TGD) and their families are increasingly presenting to pediatric providers for education, care, and referrals. The need for more formal training, standardized treatment, and research on safety and medical outcomes often leaves providers feeling ill equipped to support and care for patients that identify as TGD and families. In this policy statement, we review relevant concepts and challenges and provide suggestions for pediatric providers that are focused on promoting the health and positive development of youth that identify as TGD while eliminating discrimination and stigma.
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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