Links > Transitioning > Medical Resources
The following links are for medical resources. Unless otherwise noted, the content of the following links are written from a Canadian perspective. Links to other relevant TESA resources are included at the end of the page, if applicable.
Note: These resources are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute legal or medical advice.
Note: These resources are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute legal or medical advice.
General
Heinz & MacFarlane (2013) -- Island lives: A trans community needs assessment for Vancouver Island
Spack, pediatric endocrinologist (USA) (2013) -- [TEDx video] How I help transgender teens become who they want to be
Heinz & MacFarlane (2013) -- Island lives: A trans community needs assessment for Vancouver Island
Spack, pediatric endocrinologist (USA) (2013) -- [TEDx video] How I help transgender teens become who they want to be
Clinical Professionals & Guidelines
Sante Trans Health (2011) -- Taking charge: A handbook for health care and social service providers working with trans people
Bauer et al (2009) -- "I don't think this is theoretical; this is our lives": how erasure impacts care for transgender people
Calgary Health Region (2007) -- Gender and sexual diversity: Health services consultation and literature review
Sante Trans Health (2011) -- Taking charge: A handbook for health care and social service providers working with trans people
Bauer et al (2009) -- "I don't think this is theoretical; this is our lives": how erasure impacts care for transgender people
Calgary Health Region (2007) -- Gender and sexual diversity: Health services consultation and literature review
Hormone Therapy
Sherbourne Health Centre (2015) -- Guidelines and protocols for hormone therapy and primary health care for trans clients
Sherbourne Health Centre (2015) -- Guidelines and protocols for hormone therapy and primary health care for trans clients
Genetics
World Health Organization Genomic Resource Centre (2015) -- Gender and Genetics: Genetic Components of Sex and Gender
World Health Organization Genomic Resource Centre (2015) -- Gender and Genetics: Genetic Components of Sex and Gender
Mental Health
McNeil et al (Scotland) (2012) -- Trans mental health study 2012
Bauer et al (2009) -- "I don't think this is theoretical; this is our lives": how erasure impacts care for transgender people
McNeil et al (Scotland) (2012) -- Trans mental health study 2012
Bauer et al (2009) -- "I don't think this is theoretical; this is our lives": how erasure impacts care for transgender people
Insurance & Law
National Commission on Correctional Health Care (USA) (2015) -- Transgender, transsexual, and gender nonconforming care in correctional settings
American Psychological Association (USA) (2008) -- Transgender, gender identity, & gender expression non-discrimination
National Commission on Correctional Health Care (USA) (2015) -- Transgender, transsexual, and gender nonconforming care in correctional settings
American Psychological Association (USA) (2008) -- Transgender, gender identity, & gender expression non-discrimination