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January 20, 2021
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[vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="9869" img_size="full"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The Cost of Stigma: Understanding and Addressing Health Implications of Transphobia and Discrimination on Transgender and Gender Diverse People There are a range of negative experiences trans and gender diverse people encounter when trying to access healthcare in a cis-normative society. These negative experiences, both systemic and interpersonal, produce unique stressors that can lead directly to negative health outcomes including poor physical or mental health. They can also be a barrier to utilising healthcare when a previous...

January 18, 2021
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[vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="9738" img_size="full"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Guidelines for Healthcare Providers On Trans-competent Healthcare Services for Transgender Patients Our community-led research and studies have shown that transgender persons routinely experience health disparities, barriers and discrimination related to gender identity and/or expression. Many avoid or delay care because of perceived or real transphobia and discrimination by healthcare providers and institutions. These guidelines have been developed for healthcare providers on trans-competent healthcare services for transgender patients. We hope these guidelines will give you a better understanding...