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[Gender identification disorders from the clinical perspective. A contribution from psychiatric practice]
1Abt. Klinische Psychiatrie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
Fortschritte Der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
|August 1, 1994
Summary
This study emphasizes careful diagnosis and clinical follow-up for gender identity disorders. It advocates for a clinically oriented approach to transsexual phenomena, improving knowledge and therapeutic competence.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Psychology
- Gender Studies
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Ongoing debate regarding the classification and diagnostic criteria for "transsexual phenomena."
- Need for defined standards of care in managing gender identity disorders.
- Varying theoretical perspectives on gender identity and sex reassignment.