What all doctors should know about trans health – a conversation between a medic and a sociologist

Vincent, Ben and Quinney, Sophie 2021. What all doctors should know about trans health – a conversation between a medic and a sociologist. The British Student Doctor Journal 5 (2) , pp. 21-26. 10.18573/bsdj.285

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Abstract

This article offers guidance on how to engage with transgender patients – people whose genders do not correspond with the assignment made at birth. The format is that of a dialogue between a GP and an academic sociologist, both with a special interest in trans health. The authors provide their allied perspectives on possibilities for improved inclusivity in clinical practice. The approach taken intends to simultaneously be familiar and accessible to those with medical experience, while also engaging with nuanced elements to provide a firm conceptual foundation. Following an orienting discussion of sex and gender (and how ‘the biological’ and ‘the social’ relate), the article engages with key concepts and practices when meeting a trans patient for the first time. More specific examples such as history-taking, physical examination, and sex-based reference range interpretation are discussed. The article closes with some evaluative take home messages, emphasising the importance of avoiding common assumptions, and the need for continual development of inclusive curricula.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology L Education > L Education (General) R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Publisher:	Cardiff University Press
ISSN:	2514-3174
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	12 May 2021
Date of Acceptance:	8 April 2021
Last Modified:	03 May 2023 08:12
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/141252

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