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ForwardImproving care for transgender and gender diverse patients (MGPO QI: Term 2 2021)
Background:
Despite increasing visibility and social acceptance, many transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people encounter discrimination when seeking medical care and/or limited knowledge of their health needs on the part of clinicians (2015 U.S. Transgender Survey Report). These negative experiences can result in patients delaying care or not seeking care altogether.
QI Activity:
This learning activity aims to help our clinicians build core competencies and better serve TGD patients by asking physicians to:
Part 1: Participate in a case discussion which will highlight key concepts in health care for transgender and gender diverse people 30 min
Part 2: Provide 3 changes to your practice based on this learning 5-10 min
Further Reading & Resources:
- Fenway Institute: Healthcare for Transgender & Gender Diverse People (learning module - CME credits may be available)
- National Center for Transgender Equality: 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey Report
- Clinical Guidelines
- Local Resources:
- eCare Tipsheet: SOGI Smartform
Additional Information
Provided by:
MGH Department of Medicine
Questions? Contact:
Emily Campbell (Program Manager for Q&S)
Course Director:
Kevin L. Ard, MD, MPH
Director, Sexual Health Clinic
Director, Sexual Health Clinic
Infectious Disease Division
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr. Ard has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Course Coordinator:
Program Manager for Quality & Safety
Department of Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Ms. Campbell has no conflicts of interests to disclose.
Successful completion of this module satisfies the Department-chosen measure for Term 2, 2021 of the MGPO Quality Incentive Program.
No CME is provided.