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Nursing Care for Transgender Patients

For many transgender and gender nonconforming (GNC) patients, healthcare is an intimidating and inaccessible environment. There are also countless emotional barriers the transgender community faces within the medical space (and beyond). It is the responsibility of healthcare providers to create an affirming, inclusive environment for every patient. The team at NurseJournal.org created this resource that outlines how to care for transgender patients and their needs.