Emergency physicians have the opportunity to be leaders in their institutions. As noted in the Trans PULSE survey, they tend to be more comfortable with novel situations than their colleagues in other specialties. The survey researchers concluded, “emergency physicians are poised to be on the forefront of enhancing and improving care access and quality for trans patients.
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ACEP Now: Vol 33 – No 03 – March 2014Gretchen Henkel is a medical journalist based in California.
References
- Bauer GR, Scheim AI, Deutsch MB, et al. Reported emergency department avoidance, use, and experiences of transgender persons in Ontario, Canada: results from a respondent-driven sampling survey. Ann Emerg Med. 2013 Oct 23. [Epub ahead of print]
- Deutsch MB, Green J, Keatley J, et al. Electronic medical records and the transgender patient: recommendations from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health EMR Working Group. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2013;20:700-703.
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