Randi Ettner – författare

It provides an overview of the field, including history, etiology, diagnosis, research, and treatment of these conditions, primarily transsexualism, where a person feels trapped in the wrong-sexed body.These conditions are biologically based and have existed throughout history and in all cultures. Only recently, however, have hormonal and surgical treatments to change one's gender been available. For people seeking such sex reassignment, counseling is mandated by the Standards of Care followed by surgeons, endocrinologists, and other professionals involved in treating transgendered individuals.Transsexuals, cross-dressers, and other gender-variant clients are frequently misunderstood and, therefore, inappropriately treated by clinicians. The condition is often inaccurately diagnosed as a sexual identity issue, further obscuring effective interventions. Furthermore, the options of recommending hormonal and surgical treatments often cast the therapist in the unfortunate position of gatekeeper.To this confusing and emotionally charged topic, Randi Ettner brings a deeply humane and thoroughly authoritative voice. She shares stories from her clinical practice, letting readers hear the struggles and turmoil of gender-variant individuals. She provides both an overview of gender identity disorders and practical advice on counseling. Gender Loving Care is the first book to combine theory and application to assist professionals counseling the transgendered.

Thoroughly revised for its third edition, Principles of Transgender Medicine and Surgery remains an essential practical guide to behavioral, medical, and surgical care of transgender and gender diverse patients across the lifespan.Edited by three internationally recognized authorities with contributions from leading specialists across medicine, surgery, psychology, and public health, this edition integrates the WPATH Standards of Care 8 and reflects the most current evidence across every domain of transgender healthcare, from primary care and hormone management to transgender surgery, mental health, reproductive medicine, and advocacy. This book provides an in-depth understanding of gender diversity and an exhaustive view of the attendant social, political, and behavioral issues that impact the lives of transgender people, as well as treatment protocols for medical and surgical interventions. Extensively referenced and illustrated, this clinical guide instructs both novice and experienced practitioners on gender-affirming care.This book is an indispensable resource for clinicians, researchers, educators, and policy makers, and a standard-setting text in a rapidly evolving field.

Thoroughly revised for its third edition, Principles of Transgender Medicine and Surgery remains an essential practical guide to behavioral, medical, and surgical care of transgender and gender diverse patients across the lifespan.Edited by three internationally recognized authorities with contributions from leading specialists across medicine, surgery, psychology, and public health, this edition integrates the WPATH Standards of Care 8 and reflects the most current evidence across every domain of transgender healthcare, from primary care and hormone management to transgender surgery, mental health, reproductive medicine, and advocacy. This book provides an in-depth understanding of gender diversity and an exhaustive view of the attendant social, political, and behavioral issues that impact the lives of transgender people, as well as treatment protocols for medical and surgical interventions. Extensively referenced and illustrated, this clinical guide instructs both novice and experienced practitioners on gender-affirming care.This book is an indispensable resource for clinicians, researchers, educators, and policy makers, and a standard-setting text in a rapidly evolving field.

A practical guide to state-of-the-art treatments and health care knowledge about gender diverse persons, this second edition of Principles of Transgender Medicine and Surgery presents the foremost international specialists offering their knowledge on the wide spectrum of issues encountered by gender diverse individuals. In this handy text, professionals of all types can get important information about various aspects of transgender health care for a full spectrum of clients, from childhood to advanced age. Key topics addressed include medical and surgical issues, mental health issues, fertility, the coming out process, and preventive care. This essential text is extensively referenced and illustrated, and instructs both novice and experienced practitioners on gender-affirming care.

A practical guide to state-of-the-art treatments and health care knowledge about gender diverse persons, this second edition of Principles of Transgender Medicine and Surgery presents the foremost international specialists offering their knowledge on the wide spectrum of issues encountered by gender diverse individuals. In this handy text, professionals of all types can get important information about various aspects of transgender health care for a full spectrum of clients, from childhood to advanced age. Key topics addressed include medical and surgical issues, mental health issues, fertility, the coming out process, and preventive care. This essential text is extensively referenced and illustrated, and instructs both novice and experienced practitioners on gender-affirming care.