Pharmacy Technician Series: Cultural Competency with Transgender Patients
Barriers to healthcare for transgender individuals are a significant cause for distress in a patient population that already has a high rate of suicide and suicide attempts. A significant portion of medical interactions occur at the pharmacy where discrimination from staff can deter a transgender patient from seeking care – whether for medical transitioning or for comorbidities such as depression, anxiety/PTSD, HIV, or substance use disorder.
