Addressing Healthcare Disparities in a Specific Population

This overview highlights healthcare disparities affecting transgender individuals, primarily in access to gender-affirming care and discrimination in medical settings. Issues such as waitlists, provider competence, insurance gaps, misgendering, and care denial lead to psychological distress, reduced care access, and poor health outcomes. Interventions include training for providers, policy reforms, anti-discrimination initiatives, and inclusive healthcare practices. Advocacy for equitable...