Building Trust with Transgender Patients: 5 Simple Changes, No Approval Needed (#55)

Creating a more welcoming environment for transgender and nonbinary patients doesn’t have to be complicated—or require board approval. In this episode, I share five small but meaningful changes any physician can make to signal awareness and reduce assumptions. While these steps don’t create true safety, they can help patients feel a bit more at ease and consider building trust with their provider.Think you don’t have time for this? Think again. These “winks” take no extra time, but they might just make all the difference.Challenge for the week: Choose one wink to adopt and put into practice with all your patients.Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or send the link to a colleague or a friend who’s curious about learning more about gender. For more insights, visit engenderlove.com and join our mailing list. Don’t forget to rate or review the podcast—your support helps more people discover and learn with us.Special thanks to Indy M W for the music. Like and follow him on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your music.