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Improving the transgender patient experience in the breast imaging center
Karen E Gerlach1, Jessica W T Leung1
1Department of Breast Imaging, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler St. Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030, United States of America.
Purpose:
This review discusses how breast centers can optimize patient experience scores among transgender patients.
Findings:
High patient experience scores impact patient care and compliance. Increased regulations have been enacted to ensure that health systems are effectively meeting the health concerns of sexual minorities. This will be reflected in the patient experience surveys. A leading patient survey will be assessed to help breast imaging centers optimize the transgender patient experience and question types will be provided.
Summary:
Breast Centers can be equipped to enhance the transgender patient experience.
