The doctor's office is a very important and accessible point of contact for TGDI+ people. Therefore, providers are increasingly confronted with questions about gender and sexual diversity.
However, results of focus group research conducted with TGDI+ people often show negative experiences with healthcare:
- Existing general services are often still experienced as inaccessible and not inclusive
- Care providers indicate that they do not have the right knowledge and expertise and are unsure how to act
- There is a very limited supply of targeted care and therefore long waiting lists for specialist services
Providers have a crucial role for reducing the health gap for this group, but understanding the broader health needs and healthcare experiences of transgender, gender-diverse and intersex (TGDI+) people is essential for providing appropriate and equitable care.
Developed in collaboration with Domus Medica, this dossier explores key considerations related to TGDI+ health, access to healthcare services and gender-sensitive care practices:
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