Sexual Minority and Gender Non-Conforming Persons (Part 2): Care Implications After Sexual Violence-Sexual Minority and Gender Non-conforming P2

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Summary: <br /><br />This video is part of a webinar on sexual minorities and gender diverse persons, focusing on the importance of providing gender-inclusive care and creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients. The presenters discuss the unique needs and experiences of transgender and non-binary individuals and address the increased risk of violence and sexual assault faced by this population. They also highlight the impact of body dysphoria on medical care and emphasize the need for sensitivity and respect during examinations. The presenters delve into the topic of medically supervised transition, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries, and how these can affect forensic examinations. They stress the importance of documenting relevant information and avoiding intrusive or irrelevant questioning. The webinar aims to educate healthcare professionals about gender-inclusive care practices and support the provision of appropriate and sensitive healthcare to sexual minorities and gender diverse persons.<br /><br />In the accompanying video transcript, the focus shifts to medical and forensic care for transgender individuals who have experienced sexual assault. The transcript emphasizes the importance of using gender-inclusive language and asking for pronouns. It covers the different types of surgeries that transgender individuals may have undergone and how these surgeries can impact medical examinations. The transcript also touches on the collection of forensic evidence and the significance of considering an individual's comfort and consent throughout the process. Resources and references are provided for further support and information. The transcript underscores the need for inclusive and respectful care for transgender individuals who have experienced sexual assault. <br /><br />Both the video and the transcript seek to increase knowledge and awareness of gender-inclusive care practices and support the provision of appropriate, sensitive, and respectful healthcare to sexual minorities and gender diverse persons.

Keywords

sexual minorities

gender diverse persons

gender-inclusive care

safe and welcoming environment

transgender individuals

non-binary individuals

violence and sexual assault

body dysphoria

medically supervised transition

hormone therapy

gender-affirming surgeries