Association of American Medical Colleges details the many types of gender affirming care, the need for them, and their impact on transgender youth.
Healthcare Equality Index 2022
The Healthcare Equality Index was developed by Human Rights Campaign Foundation to highlight the need for equitable, knowledgeable, sensitive, and welcoming care for LGBTQ+ people. It evaluates healthcare facilities’ policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their
Transgender Health
American Medical Student Association website with information about treating transgender patients and links to transgender resources.
Cultural Competence: An Introduction
Magellan Health presentation introducing cultural competence practices and background information.
Meeting the Health Care Needs of Racially Diverse LGBT Patients
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality handout with several case studies that show how to deliver affirming care to LGBT patients of color.
Community Standards of Practice for the Provision of Quality Health Care Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients
Community-based program that aims to foster the development and implementation of comprehensive, culturally appropriate, quality health promotion policies and health care services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) people and their families.
A Call to Action for Healthcare Professionals to Advance Health Equity for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community
Human Rights Campaign guide for hospitals and clinics seeking to create an environment in which all patients are welcome and respected.
Basic [Top] Surgery Survival Guide
A zine for trans and non-binary individuals and allies who are considering, preparing for, or taking care of someone who is getting top surgery.
What is Accountability?
Barnard Center for Research on Women video that is all about accountability and details it as a process and not a destination. Accountability is at the heart of transformative justice work–it allows people to self-reflect, apologize, make amends, and change
Advancing LGBT Health and Well Being
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report covering initiatives taken by the Department to improve the well-being of the LGBT community.
