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Access to Gender-Affirming Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth: Best Practices for Advocating for Your Patients and Clients
Date
August 24, 2021
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Recently, accessing gender affirming care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth has become increasingly challenging across the country. There is more knowledge, information, and research now than ever before on best practices and strategies for promoting access to care for TGD youth. This session will review key findings from research, address the unique and intersectional needs of TGD youth, and share best practices for promoting equitable policies and advocating for your patients and clients.
Learning Objectives
- Describe concepts and terminology related to gender identity and gender expression.
- Explain how stigma and discrimination lead to health disparities for transgender and gender diverse people, particularly youth.
- Advocate for access to equitable, gender-affirming care for transgender and gender diverse patients and clients.
Speakers
Director, GeMS Program, Boston Children’s Hospital
Mason Dunn, JD
Deputy Director, Fenway Health
Program Manager, Fenway Health
Moderator
Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH
Director, Education and Training Programs, Fenway Health
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