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Books
This is just a sampling of titles available. See our Diversity and Disparities in Health Care collection for more.
Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care: the Fenway Guide by ISBN: 9781260459937Publication Date: 2021-10-08The first case-based comprehensive textbook to address the unique health care needs of transgender and gender diverse adults
Clinicians Guide to LGBTQIA+ Care by Call Number: RA564.9.S49 C55 2022ISBN: 9780826169150Publication Date: 2021-01-28This unique text provides a framework for delivering culturally safe clinical care to LGBTQIA+ populations filtered through the lens of racial, economic, and reproductive justice.
LGBT Health: meeting the needs of gender and sexual minorities by Call Number: RA564.9.H65 L43 2018ISBN: 0826133770Publication Date: 2017-10-28
That's So Gay! by Call Number: RA564.9.S49 N33 2017ISBN: 9781433827884Publication Date: 2017-01-09Describes experiences of microaggressions toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Provides an overview of the current research literature on microaggressions and their impact on physical and mental health, and reviews discrimination towards LGBT individuals throughout history. Offers practical guidance on how to identify and deal with microaggressions as they occur, as well as implications for policy and clinical practice.
Counselling Skills for Working with Gender Diversity and Identity by ISBN: 9781784504816Publication Date: 2018-03-21
LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care by Call Number: R726.8 .A68 2017ISBN: 9781939594143Publication Date: 2017-05-23
Fenway Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health by Call Number: RA564.9.H65 F46 2015ISBN: 1938921003Publication Date: 2015-05-30
Guidelines and Review Articles
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Disparities: Executive Summary of a Policy Position Paper From the American College of PhysiciansDaniel, H., Butkus, R., & Health and Public Policy Committee of American College of Physicians (2015). Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Disparities: Executive Summary of a Policy Position Paper From the American College of Physicians. Annals of internal medicine, 163(2), 135–137. https://doi.org/10.7326/M14-2482
- Health care for lesbians and bisexual women (2012, reaffirmed 2024)ACOG Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women (2012). ACOG Committee Opinion No. 525: Health care for lesbians and bisexual women. Obstetrics and gynecology, 119(5), 1077–1080. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182564991
- Preventive Care for Men Who Have Sex With MenMcMullan, S., Anderson, T., & Elhage, N. (2024). Preventive Care for Men Who Have Sex With Men. American family physician, 109(4), 324–332.
- Preventive Health Care for Women Who Have Sex with WomenKnight, D. A., & Jarrett, D. (2017). Preventive Health Care for Women Who Have Sex with Women. American family physician, 95(5), 314–321.
- Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, Version 8Coleman, E., Radix, A. E., Bouman, W. P., Brown, G. R., de Vries, A. L. C., Deutsch, M. B., Ettner, R., Fraser, L., Goodman, M., Green, J., Hancock, A. B., Johnson, T. W., Karasic, D. H., Knudson, G. A., Leibowitz, S. F., Meyer-Bahlburg, H. F. L., Monstrey, S. J., Motmans, J., Nahata, L., Nieder, T. O., … Arcelus, J. (2022). Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, Version 8. International journal of transgender health, 23(Suppl 1), S1–S259. https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2022.2100644
- Endocrine Treatment of Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: An Endocrine Society* Clinical Practice GuidelineHembree, W. C., Cohen-Kettenis, P. T., Gooren, L., Hannema, S. E., Meyer, W. J., Murad, M. H., Rosenthal, S. M., Safer, J. D., Tangpricha, V., & T'Sjoen, G. G. (2017). Endocrine Treatment of Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 102(11), 3869–3903. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2017-01658
- Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary PeopleUCSF Transgender Care, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco. Deutsch MB, ed. June 2016.
- Consensus statement on management of intersex disorders. International Consensus Conference on IntersexLee, P. A., Houk, C. P., Ahmed, S. F., Hughes, I. A., & International Consensus Conference on Intersex organized by the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society and the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (2006). Consensus statement on management of intersex disorders. International Consensus Conference on Intersex. Pediatrics, 118(2), e488–e500. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-0738
- Affirming Care for People with Intersex TraitsDalke K.B., & Khanna N.S., & Grimstad F.W. (2022). Affirming care for people with intersex traits. Keuroghlian A.S., & Potter J, & Reisner S.L.(Eds.), Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care: The Fenway Guide. McGraw Hill. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=3104§ionid=259326508
Journals
- Journal of Health Disparities Research & PracticeThis journal explores the problems and challenges created by health disparities among diverse populations including the LBGTQ+ community.
- Health AffairsThis journal covers a wide range of topics related to health care policy and managed care and often addresses LGBTQ+ related issues.
- International Journal of Transgender HealthThis journal covers gender dysphoria, medical and psychological treatment of transgender individuals, and social and legal acceptance of hormonal and surgical sex reassignment.
- Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental HealthThis multidisciplinary professional forum covers issues related to psychotherapy for gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals.
- Journal of LGBT YouthThis journal contains information on current developments in educational policy, curriculum development, professional practice, and pedagogy involving gay and lesbian studies.
- Journal of LBGTQ Issues in CounselingThis journal provides a professional forum for research, best practices, and emerging trends and issues related to counseling the LGBT community.
- LGBTQ+ FamilyLGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal is the first journal to address the unique experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in the context of the family.
- Transgender HealthTransgender Health is the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of transgender individuals throughout their lifespan and identifying gaps in knowledge as well as priority areas where policy development and research are needed to achieve healthcare equity. Access subject to a 1 year embargo.
Training Opportunities
- LGBTQ Health, Diversity & Inclusion12.5-credit CME course from the American Medical Association.
- National LGBTQIA+ Health Education CenterEducational offerings from the Fenway Institute. Most courses provide AAFP CME credits.
- Education & Training: (Whitman-Walker)Whitman-Walker offers clinical training and internships to clinicians in medical and behavior health as well as other educational opportunities related to LGBTQ health and wellness.
- LGBT Training Curricula for Behavioral Health and Primary Care PractitionersResource list compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
