Cultural Competence Continuing Education on Transgender Emergency Medicine.
Clackamas and Washington Counties in Oregon have language added to two of the four original protocols.
Universal Patient- any uncertainty exists about the gender of a patient, ask for and use preferred
pronouns. In certain conditions such as abdominal pain, you may also need to ask
about the menstrual history (e.g., female to male transgender). When obtaining a
12-lead ECG, use the sex assigned at birth for interpretation
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Abdominal Pain-
For transgender and non-binary patients,
ask about the presence of intact
reproductive organs and consider
gynecological (i.e., pregnancy issues) or
urological (i.e., testicular torsion) related
complications in your differential
diagnosis
Culturally competent care for Transgender, Non-Binary and Intersex patients starts with respectful communication, understanding diverse identities, and awareness of medical and surgical options and their risks. Legal and medical processes are complex and individualized, and best practices emphasize dignity, accuracy, and respect for patient preferences1.
State of Oregon Cultural Competence Continuing Education CE-Provider Acceptance Letter on Transgender Emergency Medicine.
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