Addressing transgender patients' barriers to access care

Nurse Pract. 2019 Jun;44(6):30-38. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000558155.38478.8f.

Abstract

The transgender population faces several barriers to accessing quality medical care in the US healthcare system. This article examines the challenges that prevent this marginalized group from obtaining high-quality healthcare services and discusses how NP advocacy can help create a welcoming environment for transgender patients.

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Female
  • Healthcare Disparities*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nurse Practitioners / psychology*
  • Patient Advocacy*
  • Quality of Health Care
  • Transgender Persons*
  • United States