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Chapter 23 - Sexual Abuse and Trauma-informed Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse People in Ob/Gyn Practice

from Section D - Sexuality and Contraception

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 December 2022

By
Rachel K. Narr ,
Elizabeth Kvach  and
Ryan O’Connell
Edited by
Mick van Trotsenburg ,
Rixt A. C. Luikenaar  and
Maria Cristina Meriggiola
Mick van Trotsenburg
Affiliation:
Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversität, Wien
Rixt A. C. Luikenaar
Affiliation:
Rebirth Health Center, Utah
Maria Cristina Meriggiola
Affiliation:
Università di Bologna
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Summary

Trauma-informed care has become a standard of care in many medical and mental health settings around the world. Trauma-informed care is a framework through which providers and staff attempt to foster safety, security, and empowerment as part of their service provision. This holistic approach to care, incorporating both the emotional and physical health of patients, is critical given the high incidence of trauma that is rarely reported to healthcare professionals by patients. Institutions employing a broad trauma-informed approach aim to prioritize well-being and safety for all patients, regardless of healthcare professional knowledge of each patient’s background.

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Context, Principles and Practice of TransGynecology
Managing Transgender Patients in ObGyn Practice
 , pp. 172 - 181
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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