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Wybrane aspekty opieki nad osobami transpłciowymi i zróżnicowanymi pod względem płci
Selected aspects of care for transgender and gender diverse individuals

Author(s): Patrycja Zurzycka, Katarzyna Wojtas, Zofia Musiał
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Welfare services
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: gender dysphoria; care; gender diversity; transgender

Summary/Abstract: Due to changing social and legal circumstances, increasingly more people choose to disclose their transgender and gender diverse status. Caring for this group of patients is a major challenge for medical facilities. The aim of this paper is to present general principles of care for transgender and gender diverse individuals. The paper is based on the analysis of available studies. The literaturę analysis confirms that the issue of transgender and gender diverse patients is addressed by many authors. Given the prevalence of reporting transgender identity and the resulting health problems/ needs, it becomes necessary to provide holistic care and educate medical personnel in this area.

  • Issue Year: 39/2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 77 - 88
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish
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