Abstract
Language in healthcare settings is important in order to better serve and understand the unique needs of various groups within transgender and gender diverse communities. Failure of healthcare professionals and institutions to adapt to evolving terminology contributes to the marginalization, invalidation, and exclusion of gender diversity in the medical field. Rather than dismissing or erasing unfamiliar identities, identifiers, or terminology, healthcare professionals should reflectively listen to how the patient affirms their autonomy and agency by using patient-provided terms. This chapter discusses the importance of using gender-affirming terminology in healthcare settings, reviews basic terms and definitions from a Western perspective, and provides recommendations for inclusive practices.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Context, Principles, and Practice of Transgynecology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Managing Transgender Patients in ObGyn Practice |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 1-8 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781108899987 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781108842310 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2023.
Keywords
- gender-affirming practices
- gender-inclusive language
- terminology
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