Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2661224 | Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Transgender (TG) persons have had historically difficult interactions with health care providers, leading to limited care and risks for a broad spectrum of health problems. This is of particular concern for TG persons with or at risk for HIV infection. This article discusses care providers' roles in establishing TG-friendly clinical care sites; conducting appropriate and thorough physical examinations for TG patients; managing hormones, especially in conjunction with antiretroviral therapy; and engaging TG persons in education about prevention and treatment of HIV.
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Authors
Catherine Williamson,