She came to me for care, why would I say no? Survey results of advanced practice nurses caring for transgender and gender diverse patients.

Background: Literature has recognized deficient knowledge of transgender or gender diverse (TGD) patient needs that can negatively affect health care. Prior research on education has shown little progress responsive to TGD health care needs from nursing. Findings from this demonstrate some improvement, however slight.

Opioid Consumption After Gender-Affirming Mastectomy and Two Other Breast Surgeries.

Background: There are few studies that evaluate patient-reported opioid consumption after discharge from surgery. In addition, there has been a call for "special care in prescribing opioids" for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning patients. Here, we evaluate if patients undergoing gender-affirming mastectomy (GAM) require different amounts of opioids for pain management after discharge compared alongside two surgeries with similar surgical exposure.

A Blueprint for Planning and Implementing a Transgender Health Program.

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.