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    Registered nurses lack adequate training to care for the growing number of transgender patients. A Royal College of Nursing (RCN) survey reveals significant preparedness gaps in essential nursing skills for transgender healthcare.

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    • Addressing these training gaps will improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities.