Transgender Healthcare: Caring for Trans Patients

Syllabus

• Week 1

  Introduction to transgender healthcare

  • Introduction to the course

    First, we will meet the course educators and get an overview of the learning objectives and content to be covered in the first week.

  • Key concepts and terminology

    Next, we will look at key terminology which will be used in the course, understanding the key concepts which underpin the care and support of trans individuals and the importance of using pronouns.

  • Social transition and legislation

    Now, we will explore the main components of social transition, and introduce where social and legal transition intertwine.

  • Health in the trans community

    Here, we will provide an overview of challenges trans patients face in society and how these can impact health outcomes.

  • End of the week summary

    Finally, we will review the week's activities and get a sneak preview of next week's topics.

• Week 2

  Trans-specific healthcare considerations

  • Introduction to the week

    First, we will an overview of the learning objectives and content to be covered in the second week.

  • Diagnosis, pathway & non-medical support

    Next, we have a brief run-through of how gender dysphoria is diagnosed and managed and explore some non-medical support options.

  • Medications

    Here, we discuss the various medication classes used to help some trans patients.

  • Gender-affirming surgeries

    Now, we explore the gender-affirming surgical options available to trans patients.

  • Trans patients accessing services

    Next, we will look at some of the difficulties that trans patients may encounter while accessing services in the NHS.

  • End of the week summary

    Finally, we will review the week's activities and get a sneak preview of next week's topics.

• Week 3

  Trans-inclusive communication and service provision

  • Introduction to the week

    First, we will an overview of the learning objectives and content to be covered in the third week.

  • Trans-inclusive communication

    In our case study, Hannah has recently changed her name by deed poll and has come into the GP surgery to request a name change on her records.

  • Fostering a trans-inclusive environment

    In our case study, Ilhan is a healthcare assistant (HCA) starting their first day at their new job at the hospital.

  • Confidentiality considerations

    In our case study, Jack has been admitted to the hospital for elective surgery and has been assigned to the men’s bay on the ward.

  • Trans-inclusive healthcare assessments

    Here, we discuss how to appropriately take a history from a trans patient and the issue of "trans broken arm syndrome".

  • End of the week summary

    Finally, we will review the week's activities and get a sneak preview of next week's topics.

• Week 4

  Culturally competent clinical communication

  • Introduction to the week

    First, we will an overview of the learning objectives and content to be covered in the fourth and final week.

  • Supporting trans patients with disabilities

    In this case study, we meet a trans patient called Travis who has cerebral palsy and has been referred to the local community rehabilitation team for zir first assessment.

  • Supporting trans patients at first presentation

    In this case study, we meet a patient who presents to their GP to discuss their feelings of gender dysphoria

  • Supporting vulnerable trans patients

    In this case study, we meet Diana who has presented to a sexual health clinic to discuss some ongoing symptoms she's been experiencing.

  • Supporting trans patients in an acute setting

    In this case study, we meet Lauren who has attended the emergency department complaining of abdominal pain.

  • Supporting trans patients in primary care

    Now, we revisit James from an earlier case study. Some time has passed since James last saw his GP and he has now made an appointment to discuss a recent rugby sports injury.

  • End of the course summary

    Finally, we will review the week's activities and reflect on the course as a whole.

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