[Care network for patients with gender dysphoria]

Area of Science:

• Medical Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Background:

• Gender dysphoria is characterized by distress from incongruence between gender identity and assigned sex at birth.
• Limited awareness in the medical community can lead to discrimination and suboptimal patient care.
• Patient complaints highlight the need for improved healthcare access and quality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline specialized multidisciplinary care for gender dysphoria.
• To establish a dedicated care network for gender dysphoria patients.
• To enhance the quality of care and create a leading network in French-speaking Switzerland.

Main Methods:

• Summarizing specialized multidisciplinary care protocols.
• Establishing a collaborative network of healthcare professionals from various disciplines.
• Addressing patient concerns to guide network development.

Main Results:

• A framework for multidisciplinary care is presented.
• A care network has been initiated.
• The network aims to improve care quality and accessibility.

Conclusions:

• Specialized multidisciplinary care is crucial for alleviating gender dysphoria distress.
• Care networks are essential for providing comprehensive and equitable healthcare.
• The established network seeks to become a leading resource in French-speaking Switzerland.