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Stephanie L Budge1, Lore M Dickey2
1University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1000 Bascom Mall, 309 Education Building, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
Abstract:
This article addresses the challenges that clinicians face in writing letters of support for transgender and gender-diverse clients. It addresses common but challenging clinical representations to help the reader understand the nuances associated with writing letters. Three cases are presented. The first addresses systemic challenges, the second addresses management of care, and the third addresses co-occurring mental health concerns. Recommendations for practice are provided based on the experiences included within the 3 case examples.
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