Overview

BMA Medical Book Awards Finalist The number of people coming out as transgender continues to rise, and this book shows healthcare and medical practitioners how to deliver excellent primary and secondary care to gender diverse patients. This guide provides accessible and practical advice on tailoring the social and ethical aspects of practice to the needs of each individual. Beyond setting out how clinical procedures should work for gender reassignment, it explains how to use language and pronouns in a respectful way, provides information on transgender services and resources, and offers insights into the challenges commonly faced by transgender people in both medical and social contexts. Based on cutting edge research and the lived experience of the author as a non-binary person, this is essential reading for all those working to meet the needs of transgender people in healthcare settings.

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Author:   Ben Vincent ,  Stuart Lorimer
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.321kg
ISBN:  

9781785922015

ISBN 10:   1785922017
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   21 June 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. 1. Introducing Trans Terminology. 2. Fundamental Concepts: Sex, Gender, and Transgender History. 3. Administration, and Patient Interactions. 4. The Referral Process. 5. Care Separate from Transition. 6. Children and Adolescents. 7. Gender Affirmation: Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Non-Surgical Interventions. 8. Gender Affirmation: Surgeries. Concluding Remarks. References.

Reviews

At last, a book that fulfills the very real need among medical practitioners, faced with growing numbers of transgender or non-binary service users in everyday practice. This is a very comprehensive volume, packed with up-to-date advice from a clinical expert. A must-have on every shelf. -- Christine Burns MBE, author and transgender activist I can't think of anyone, working in any aspect of UK general healthcare, who wouldn't be likely to provide much better care to trans people as a result of reading this book. -- Dr James Barrett, Lead Clinician of the Charing Cross Gender Identity Clinic Dr Vincent's book, 'Transgender health', is comprehensive and thorough in its scope and detail; historically and philosophically well grounded, giving much food for thought, yet it is also direct and practical. Dr Vincent brings their characteristic scholastic integrity to this excellent book.On behalf of GIRES, Bernard and Terry Reed recommend it to professional as well as lay readers. -- Terry Reed OBW and Bernard Reed OBE, founders of the trans charity GIRES

At last, a book that fulfills the very real need among medical practitioners, faced with growing numbers of transgender or non-binary service users in everyday practice. This is a very comprehensive volume, packed with up-to-date advice from a clinical expert. A must-have on every shelf. -- Christine Burns MBE, author and transgender activist

Dr Vincent's book, 'Transgender health', is comprehensive and thorough in its scope and detail; historically and philosophically well grounded, giving much food for thought, yet it is also direct and practical. Dr Vincent brings their characteristic scholastic integrity to this excellent book. On behalf of GIRES, Bernard and Terry Reed recommend it to professional as well as lay readers. -- Terry Reed OBE and Bernard Reed OBE, founders of the trans charity GIRES I can't think of anyone, working in any aspect of general healthcare, who wouldn't be likely to provide much better care to trans people as a result of reading this book. -- Dr James Barrett, Lead Clinician of the Charing Cross Gender Identity Clinic At last, a book that fulfills the very real need among medical practitioners, faced with growing numbers of transgender or non-binary service users in everyday practice. This is a very comprehensive volume, packed with up-to-date advice from a clinical expert. A must-have on every shelf. -- Christine Burns MBE, author and transgender activist

Author Information

Ben Vincent holds a PhD in Sociology and Social Policy from the University of Leeds. Ben specialises in transgender identity, community practices, and transgender healthcare.

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