Citation

Lane J, McCarthy C, Dart G, Furlotte K. Nurse Pract. 2021; 46(8): 39-43.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/01.NPR.0000753844.78841.99

PMID

34397772

Abstract

It is possible and necessary to provide trans and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals with gender-affirming care (GAC) in primary care settings. A known risk of increased suicidality among TGNC individuals and a lack of provider training on prescribing gender-affirming hormones (GAH) in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia highlighted a need for building capacity around GAC delivery. A referral network was established across the province, which reduced wait times to access GAH by several months.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Canada; Suicidal Ideation; Primary Health Care; Referral and Consultation; Transgender Persons