TrainingBriefs® Gender Identity for Healthcare Employees

Creating a welcoming and supportive healthcare environment for all LGBTQ patients is a critical part of patient-centered care. Getting to know your patients, including aspects of their sexual and gender identity, behavior, and desires is key to providing quality care.

While you may not fully understand the desire to transition from one gender to another, it is important to be respectful of that person’s choice. When working with and helping any patient – from any walk of life, it really comes down to one thing… respect!