Moving Beyond International Classification of Diseases Codes for the Retrospective Identification of Gender Diverse Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) systematically asks Veterans to self-report gender identity for documentation in their electronic health record. …

Recruitment tools for transgender and gender diverse Veterans in health care research

Abstract: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans in the Veterans Health Administration experience health and health care disparities, and research with this population is …

Causes of death of transgender and gender diverse veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans face numerous challenges due to stigma and marginalization, which have a significant impact on their health …

Combined multidisciplinary gender-affirming surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: A model to optimize access to care, resource utilization, and medical readiness for military patients

Abstract: Introduction: Access to surgical care for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) has been a persistent challenge within the DoD due to long waiting lists, strict insurance …

Patient experiences and provider perspectives on accessing gender-affirming surgical services in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans have a greater prevalence of suicide morbidity and mortality than cisgender veterans. Gender-affirming surgery …