Operationalizing Care
This document outlines the diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria and the eligibility requirements for gender-affirming care for adolescents, based on DSM-5-TR and WPATH SOC-8 standards. It covers guidelines for assessment, consent, mental health stability, and developmental criteria necessary for providing gender-affirming medical and surgical treatments to adolescents.
This guide provides sample questions for healthcare providers using the HEEADSSS method to interview adolescents about their psychological history, adapted for gender affirmation. It covers key areas such as home environment, education, eating habits, activities, drug use, sexuality, mental health, and safety, ensuring a comprehensive approach to understanding the unique needs of trans and gender-diverse youth.
This resource was adapted for use by the Trans Health Clinic at Centretown CHC.
A template that guides CSW’s through the Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) intake process. Provides subsections of introductions, individual history, mental health, HRT exploration, supports, transition related surgery exploration and additional notes.
This infographic provides a visual overview of key concepts related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, offering educational insights to help create a more inclusive and respectful healthcare environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
This form is used by healthcare providers in Ontario to apply for OHIP funding approval for sex-reassignment surgeries (SRS). It must be completed and submitted as part of the process to ensure that the surgery meets the necessary criteria for coverage.
This guide provides practical advice for healthcare providers on how to make Electronic Health Records (EHRs) more inclusive of 2SLGBTQ individuals. It covers key strategies for incorporating sexual orientation and gender identity into intake forms and EHRs, ensuring that healthcare environments are welcoming and affirming for all patients.
This resource was created by Rainbow Health Ontario, a program of Sherbourne Health.
This resource offers practical tips for healthcare providers to deliver inclusive, affirming, and culturally safer perinatal care for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, addressing common challenges and providing actionable steps to enhance care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
This fact sheet from Rainbow Health Ontario provides comprehensive information on reproductive options for transgender individuals, covering topics such as fertility preservation, hormone therapy, and the impact of surgeries on fertility. It is designed to guide informed decision-making in transition-related care, ensuring that trans people have access to reproductive choices that align with their goals and identities.
This resource was developed by Rainbow Health Ontario.
This guide explores the intersection of transgender health and HIV, offering insights into the rights of transgender individuals in accessing healthcare and HIV services. It includes strategies for advocacy, information on legal protections, and best practices for ensuring that transgender people receive equitable, respectful, and comprehensive HIV care.
This article from the Canadian Family Physician explores the importance of integrating gender-affirming primary care into general family medicine practices, arguing that the necessary skills already exist within the scope of family physicians and emphasizing the need for inclusive, accessible care for transgender and gender-diverse patients.
This document provides comprehensive guidelines for the healthcare of transgender and gender-diverse individuals, covering a wide range of topics including mental health, hormone therapy, surgical interventions, and primary care. It reflects the latest research and best practices to ensure respectful, inclusive, and effective healthcare.
This toolkit offers comprehensive guidance for healthcare providers and organizations on delivering HIV prevention services to transgender women of color. It includes culturally sensitive approaches, best practices, and resources aimed at reducing HIV transmission and supporting the health and well-being of this marginalized group.
A template that guides CSW’s through the surgery assessment intake process through an order of questions to ask the client, and how to ask these questions appropriately and affirmatively.
This toolkit provides comprehensive guidance on promoting and conducting HIV testing within transgender communities. It includes best practices for culturally competent care, strategies for reaching trans populations, and tools for effectively communicating about HIV prevention and testing.
This toolkit, provided by the Canadian Public Health Association, offers resources and guidelines to help healthcare providers deliver care that is sensitive to the trauma and violence experienced by patients. It includes practical tools, strategies, and best practices to create safer and more supportive healthcare environments, particularly for those who have experienced trauma.