PROBLEMS OF MEDICAL CARE IN PEOPLE WITH GENDER IDENTITY DISORDER

In the article, a clinical example demonstrating problems of differential diagnosis of gender identity disorder is considered. The main examination and treatment principles currently used for patients seeking sex reassignment are described. The necessity of optimization of diagnostic, treatment, and...

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Published in:	Andrologii͡a︡ i genitalʹnai͡a︡ khirurgii͡a Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 96 - 100
Main Authors:	Kibrik, N. D., Yagubov, M. I., Shigapova, V. I.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	ABV-press 14-08-2018
Subjects:	diagnostic errors gender identity disorder psychiatry sex reassignment sexology transsexualism
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Summary:	In the article, a clinical example demonstrating problems of differential diagnosis of gender identity disorder is considered. The main examination and treatment principles currently used for patients seeking sex reassignment are described. The necessity of optimization of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation approaches is demonstrated. Inadvisability of simplification of the gender reassignment procedure which due to diagnostic errors can worsen a patient’s maladaptation is noted.
ISSN:	2070-9781 2412-8902
DOI:	10.17650/2070-9781-2018-19-2-96-100