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Review
. 2018 Feb 28;11(1):1-18.
eCollection 2018 Feb.

Transgender Competent Provider: Identifying Transgender Health Needs, Health Disparities, and Health Coverage

Sarah Houssayni  1 , Kari Nilsen  1
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Transgender Competent Provider: Identifying Transgender Health Needs, Health Disparities, and Health Coverage

Sarah Houssayni et al. Kans J Med. .
No abstract available

Keywords: culturally competent care; gender confirmation procedures; gender identity; sexual minorities; transgender.

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