The Gender-Diverse and Transgender Patient: A Special Population in Trauma Care

Injury affects all populations regardless of age, ethnicity, or gender. Examples of special populations in trauma include the pediatric patient, older adult patient, and the pregnant patient. Although the lifesaving priorities and overall approach are the same for these populations, as it is for all trauma patients, additional considerations must be taken based on the specific population to ensure safe care and optimal outcomes. Patients who are transgender and gender diverse (TGD) are a special population of trauma patients who require consideration of specific needs when injured.
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Trauma Notebook Source Type: research