For Healthcare Providers

Studies show that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and (LGBT) populations, in addition to having the same basic health needs as the general population, experience health disparities and barriers related to sexual orientation and/or gender identity or expression. Many avoid or delay care or receive inappropriate or inferior care because of perceived or real homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and discrimination by health care providers and institutions. (GLMA Guidelines for care of LGBT patients). Many transgender people also cannot access care easily due to unfair exclusions in health insurance.

• GLMA Gay and Lesbian Medical Association - Information on creating a TBLG-Friendly practice
• MedlinePlus: Gay and Lesbian Health
• National Coalition for LGBT Health
• The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
• Clinical Protocol Guidelines For Transgender Care
• Public Health Seattle and King County
• GayHealth.com
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: A Provider's Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals(PDF)

Articles:

• National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Bisexual Health report in PDF
• Primary Care for MSM - JAMA 2006 (PDF)
• Primary Care for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
• Medical Therapy and Health Maintenance for Transgender Men: A Guide For Health Care Providers
• Guidelines for care of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender patients
• Tom Waddell Clinic, San Francisco, Standards of care for Transgender Patients
• The International Journal of Transgenderism
• Counselling and Mental Health Care of Transgender Adults and Loved Ones
• Care of the Patient Undergoing Sex Reassignment Surgery(SRS)
• Endocrine Therapy for Transgender Adults in British Columbia: Suggested Guidelines
• Social and Medical Advocacy with Transgender People and Loved Ones: Recommendations for BC Clinicians
• Transgender Primary Medical Care: Suggested Guidelines for Clinicians in British Columbia

Note to Healthcare Providers:

One of our goals toward cultural competency is to create a comprehensive online directory of Healthcare providers within the institution who have self-identified as openly welcoming lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients and their families, and who take measures to assure they are providing culturally competent care in a respectful and sensitive setting.

If you are interested in more information regarding this provider list, please contact us.