Statement on gender-affirmative approach to care from the pediatric endocrine society special interest group on transgender health.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2017

Institution/Department

Pediatrics

Journal Title

Current opinion in pediatrics.

MeSH Headings

Adolescent, Adolescent Health Services, Attitude of Health Personnel, Child, Child Health Services, Gender Dysphoria, Health Services for Transgender Persons, Humans, Mental Health Services, Patient Rights, Social Distance, Social Support, Transgender Persons, Transsexualism, United States

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this Position Statement is to emphasize the importance of an affirmative approach to the health care of transgender individuals, as well as to improve the understanding of the rights of transgender youth.

RECENT FINDINGS: Transgender youth have optimal outcomes when affirmed in their gender identity, through support by their families and their environment, as well as appropriate mental health and medical care.

SUMMARY: The Pediatric Endocrine Society Special Interest Group on Transgender Health joins other academic societies involved in the care of children and adolescents in supporting policies that promote a safe and accepting environment for gender nonconforming/transgender youth, as well as adequate mental health and medical care. This document provides a summary of relevant definitions, information and current literature on which the medical management and affirmative approach to care of transgender youth are based.

ISSN

1531-698X

First Page

475

Last Page

480

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