Highlights
- •There are many new terms pertaining to the transgender patient that the provider needs to understand in order to provide culturally sensitive and competent care.
- •Transgender is a process that a person may choose to embark on; this includes counseling, hormone therapy, and/or surgery.
- •Hormone therapy may impact primary care, affecting how the practitioner cares for their patient.
- •Regular monitoring of the transgender patient is imperative for quality care. The provider must be aware of the implications of hormone therapy and adapt their care as needed.
Abstract
Transgender includes patients at various stages of their journey. It is important
that providers care for transgender patients with a culturally sensitive approach,
awareness, and competent skill. There are new terms to learn. There may be mental
health issues or substance use issues. Hormone therapy can have an impact on a person’s
health. As a primary care provider, it is important to be alert to these potential
issues, addressing the patient’s individual needs. In this study we discuss the transgender
patient and outline basic care and issues that can arise in a primary care setting.
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Biography
Laura Markwick, DNP, FNP-C, is an assistant professor in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. She can be reached at .
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Published online: February 24, 2016
Footnotes
In compliance with national ethical guidelines, the author reports no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.
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