Ethical and Practical Considerations in Gender-affirming Care

Delivering gender-affirming care means more than providing access to medical interventions — it requires navigating ethical dilemmas, complex family dynamics, and systemic barriers with skill and compassion. Part of Ausmed's Igniting Change Community Series with Transcend Australia, this lecture examines the practical realities of working with trans and gender diverse adolescents in clinical settings. It covers trauma-informed approaches, the importance of gender-affirming language, legal consent frameworks, how to address unconscious bias, and the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in delivering holistic, person-centred care.

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