2023 Webinar: Hepatology Care for Transgender and Gender Non-binary People-Webinar Recording

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In this AASLD webinar, the presenters discussed the importance of providing gender affirming care for transgender and gender non-binary individuals in the hepatology field. They highlighted the disparities faced by the trans community and the need for healthcare providers to create an inclusive and affirming environment. The presenters emphasized that gender affirming care goes beyond hormones and surgeries, and can be provided by all healthcare professionals through respectful and inclusive practices. They also discussed the impact of gender affirming hormone therapy on liver health, including potential drug-induced liver injury and the effects on metabolic dysfunction and hepatic tumors. Best practices for providing gender affirming care were also shared, such as using inclusive language, collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data, and acknowledging and learning from mistakes. The presenters encouraged ongoing education and awareness to improve care for transgender and gender non-binary individuals.

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Recorded Webinar.
Live Date: Wednesday, June 28, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EDT)
Moderator: Howard Lee, MD
Presenters: Elizabeth Goacher, PA-C, MHS, AF-AASLD | Sonali Paul, MD, MS | Laura Targownik, MD, MSHS, FRCPC
Hosted by AASLD LGBTQ Task Force

Sexual and gender minorities people often face discrimination and harassment due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, and this population has been identified as at risk for "healthy disparity" by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. The hepatology care of transgender and gender non-binary people can be complicated, given the involvement of gender-affirming therapy, psychosocial stress and even legal challenges. In this session, we will discuss basic knowledge about transgender patients and how to provide best hepatology care for them.

Keywords

gender affirming care

transgender

gender non-binary

hepatology field

disparities

inclusive environment

hormones and surgeries

healthcare professionals

best practices