How cisgender clinicians can help prevent harm during encounters with transgender patients.

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How cisgender clinicians can help prevent harm during encounters with transgender patients.

August 24, 2022

Garcia AD, Lopez X. AMA J Ethics. 2022;24(8):e753-e761.

Implicit bias, discrimination, and stigmatization impact patient care. This article discusses unique care experience considerations for transgender people of color. It recommends actions individual clinicians can take to reduce inequalities, improve communications, and enhance patient-centeredness.

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