Dignity in Diversity: Navigating End-of-Life Care for a Transgender Woman in an Inpatient Hospice Unit

1. Understand the unique healthcare needs and challenges faced by transgender individuals in end-of-life care settings, including the importance of addressing gender identity and pronoun preferences to provide culturally competent and compassionate care.2. Explore strategies and best practices for providing culturally competent and compassionate end-of-life care to transgender patients within an inpatient hospice setting, with an emphasis on communication, respect for gender identity, and fostering a supportive and affirming environment for both patients and their families.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research