Περιγραφή
Gender diversity is now recognised as simply part of human diversity, rather than being pathological. This shift calls for a need for mental health professionals to adapt their practice when working with trans and non-binary people. Written by two clinicians with significant experience in this field, this book provides practical, everyday advice on what to do when seeing gender-diverse people in both inpatient and outpatient settings. It avoids focusing on academic theory or being overly political and, instead, offers straightforward, useful guidance on common issues clinicians may face, such as which ward to accommodate someone on or which name to use when. Topics include common drug interactions, differential diagnoses, complex case formulation, autistic spectrum conditions, the spectrum of sexualities, surgeries, legal and religious matters, forensic assessment, psychotherapy and mental health diagnoses. Fully relevant to contemporary practice, this is a much-needed guide for busy clinicians seeking immediate, practical and authoritative answers.
- Offers simple practical guidance on what to do in clinical situations where gender diversity arises, benefiting busy clinicians who are looking for a quick, authoritative answer rather than masses of theory
- Covers all the main areas a clinician may face, from assessment for hormones and surgeries to sexuality, forensic matters and learning disabilities
- Draws upon the extensive experience of two senior clinicians, resulting in a guide that is practical and usable, without being speculative, politicised, or overly theoretical
- Applies to a wide variety of general contexts, appealing to readers from a range of clinical settings, including mental health settings, general hospitals, outpatient settings and primary care
