Top 10 for Youth, Parents, Families
Top 10 for parents, families, and Whanau of transgender children, youth, and young people.
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Tag: Medical
Health Pathways 101
‘Health Pathway’ is a generic term referring to the pathway from first contact with a health care provider – usually your GP – through the health care system to meet your medical needs. Continue reading Health Pathways 101
Transgender NZ: Hormone Replacement Therapy 101
Hormone Replacement Therapy 101 is a simple guide to help you get started on gender affirming hormone treatments in NZ. Continue reading Transgender NZ: Hormone Replacement Therapy 101
The Sex and Gender Diverse Health Outcomes Working Group
The Sex and Gender Diverse Health Outcomes Working Group is a group of people who bring their expertise in working across the healthcare sector and community organisations. We are working together to create better health outcomes for sex and gender diverse people in the Wellington region, with a focus on youth well-being.
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Institut für Sexualwissenschaft: The Centre for Sexual Scientific Research
The centre for sexual scientific research – which included many transgender staff – was the an international pioneer in advocating homosexual and transgender civil rights. It also advocated women’s rights, sex education, contraception, STI clinics. Continue reading Institut für Sexualwissenschaft: The Centre for Sexual Scientific Research
Referral to endocrinology services in Wellington
HRT referral flowchart guidelines Sex and Gender Diverse People Referral Process for DHB Endocrinology Services: Information for GP/Primary Care Referrers Continue reading Referral to endocrinology services in Wellington
Is New Zealand’s Healthcare System Prejudiced Against Trans people?
Aotearoa’s healthcare system was created with cisgender people’s interests in mind, who are the majority of the population.
Transgender (trans) people experience enormous barriers to healthcare, including constant challenge and denial of their identity, of who they are and what they need. (Human Rights Commission., 2012). An essay on trans healthcare and the medical system Continue reading Is New Zealand’s Healthcare System Prejudiced Against Trans people?
GRS: Special High Cost Treatment Pool
How to access the Special High Cost Treatment Pool for Public Funding aka ‘Get on the List for Surgery’ Continue reading GRS: Special High Cost Treatment Pool
A Third Opinion: Transgender Healthcare Tips for Clinicians
A guide for healthcare providers and sexual health clinic staff working with transgender, intersex, and takataapui patients Continue reading A Third Opinion: Transgender Healthcare Tips for Clinicians