15 Caring for Transgender Youth with Compassion: What Pediatricians Must Know
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We have an important discussion today about LGBTQIA+ patients. Dr. Dan Shumer, Clinical Director of the Child and Adolescent Gender Clinic at Mott Children’s Hospital, will join us to share his story about caring for his transgender youth patients. His observations are promising as the youth are now becoming more and more vocal about their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE). It is critical the healthcare providers understand the needs of this population. Creating a safe space in our practices supports not only the youth but also their families.
Let’s listen to Dr. Shumer and learn how pediatricians can care for transgender youth with compassion.
[00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment
[06:00 - 13:37] The Tasks of Adolescents
[13:38 - 23:48] Caring and Compassion
[23:49 - 32:21] Ethics of Care
[32:22 - 38:48] Closing Segment
Tweetable Quotes:
“...there are some things that parents can do to show that they love and support their kid even if they’re having some internal conflict...” - Dr. Dan Shumer
“Gender identity is a normal human characteristic and having a difference in gender identity compared to biologic sex itself is not a medical problem or a mental health problem.” - Dr. Dan Shumer
Resources Mentioned:
If you’d like to connect with Dr. Shumer, email dshumer@med.umich.edu. Also, visit https://www.mottchildren.org/ to learn more about his space.
If you’d like to connect with me, you can find me at LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter or email me at gagginol@yahoo.com. To learn more about me visit https://www.medicalbhs.com/
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