PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Anna M. Morenz
AU  - Hilary Goldhammer
AU  - Cei A. Lambert
AU  - Ruben Hopwood
AU  - Alex S. Keuroghlian
TI  - A Blueprint for Planning and Implementing a Transgender Health Program
AID  - 10.1370/afm.2473
DP  - 2020 Jan 01
TA  - The Annals of Family Medicine
PG  - 73--79
VI  - 18
IP  - 1
4099  - http://www.annfammed.org/content/18/1/73.short
4100  - http://www.annfammed.org/content/18/1/73.full
SO  - Ann Fam Med2020 Jan 01; 18
AB  - Transgender and gender-diverse people face multiple barriers to accessing appropriate health care, including denial of service, harassment, and lack of clinician knowledge. This article presents a blueprint for planning and implementing a transgender health program within a primary care practice in order to enhance the capacity of the health care system to meet the medical and mental health needs of this underserved population. The steps described, with emphasis on elements specific to transgender care, include conducting a community needs assessment, gaining commitment from leadership and staff, choosing a service model and treatment protocols, defining staff roles, and creating a welcoming environment.