To Refer or Not to Refer: General Pediatricians' Perspectives on Their Role in Caring for Transgender Youth | Zendy

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To Refer or Not to Refer: General Pediatricians' Perspectives on Their Role in Caring for Transgender Youth

Author(s) -

Deirdre A. Shires,

Ashley Schnaar,

Maureen Connolly,

Daphna Stroumsa

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

transgender health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.242

H-Index - 20

eISSN - 2688-4887

pISSN - 2380-193X

DOI - 10.1089/trgh.2017.0019

Subject(s) - transgender , family medicine , medicine , medical education , transgender person , medical care , health care , psychology , nursing , political science , psychoanalysis , law

Little is known about general pediatricians' experience and knowledge regarding the care of transgender youth. We surveyed N =50 general pediatricians practicing in an integrated Midwest health system. Few respondents had participated in medical management care for transgender patients, but one-third were willing to do so if training opportunities were made available. Notably, <60% of respondents were comfortable providing routine care for transgender youth. At a minimum, pediatricians need the training to feel capable of providing routine care for transgender pediatric patients. In addition, opportunities for training should be offered to those who are willing to learn about medical management of transgender youth.

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