New guidance on peri-operative care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals is published in Anaesthesia to ensure safety and dignity.
- New guidance published in Anaesthesia advises on peri-operative care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals to ensure safety and dignity.
- An increase in openly identifying transgender and gender-diverse individuals highlights the importance of understanding and respecting their specific healthcare needs.
- Key recommendations include confirming and using preferred names and pronouns, offering pre-operative pregnancy tests, and respecting gender identity in all aspects of care.
- The guidance emphasizes the need for clear communication, education, and gender-inclusive language in peri-operative and perinatal practice.
- The objective of the guidance is to promote best practices for the care of transgender and gender-diverse individuals in the peri-operative period, emphasizing the importance of safety and dignity for all patients.
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Tags: Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Pediatrics, Public Health & Prevention