Beyond Binary: Supporting Gender Diversity in Radiology (2023)-S5-CNPM01-2023

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The transcript focuses on ensuring quality healthcare for transgender and gender-diverse individuals, particularly in radiology. The speakers highlight foundational concepts such as gender identity, expression, and the importance of using correct pronouns and names to prevent alienation. The discussion points to healthcare disparities faced by transgender people, including discrimination and lack of access to proper care. Key findings from surveys indicate a significant percentage of transgender patients experience negative healthcare encounters, particularly in radiology. Solutions include improved patient education, communication, staff training to avoid misgendering and deadnaming, and ensuring inclusive physical environments.<br /><br />Additionally, the transcript covers challenges for transgender employees in workplaces, advocating for supportive environments, inclusive policies, and training to handle potential workplace transitions. The conversation extends to data collection in healthcare to better document and address the needs of transgender individuals, emphasizing distinctions between gender and sex in data. Lastly, the role of allies is discussed, encouraging advocacy and policy changes to support transgender individuals in medical settings. Overall, the text underscores the need for understanding, respect, and action to create inclusive, equitable healthcare environments for all gender identities.

Keywords

transgender healthcare

gender identity

radiology

healthcare disparities

inclusive environments

workplace transitions

data collection

ally advocacy