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Monash Gender Clinic: an overview of the current model of care.
- Source :
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Australasian Psychiatry . Oct2020, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p533-535. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- <bold>Objective: </bold>This paper provides an update on recent developments at the largest state-funded gender clinic for adults in Australia. It focuses on the current staffing profile, the role of the mental health professional and the evolution of the clinic as a provider of specialist care supporting primary care providers who offer an informed consent model of care in accessing gender-affirming treatments.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>While significant improvements have been made at the clinic to provide comprehensive care in a framework that is viewed more favourably by clients, gaps in clinical service provision persist and are in need of urgent attention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10398562
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Australasian Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 146204815
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856220917079