Huisartsenzorg voor transgender en genderdiverse personen

Due to the rising demand for transgender healthcare, almost every general practitioner (GP) encounters this issue. GPs role in Dutch transgender healthcare often revolves around referring patients to specialized care. However, this field faces challenges, including extended waiting times. Not all patients require referral; some can be supported by their GP. Referral need not always be to a gender clinic; other options exist. This highlights the importance of understanding individual needs to deliver personalized care, which goes beyond the need for specialized treatments like hormonal or surgical interventions. In this collaborative article with Transvisie, the Dutch patient organization for and by transgender and gender-diverse individuals, we present an overview to assist GPs in guiding these patients. Our focus is on addressing their diverse healthcare needs through primary care and providing a comprehensive list of resources for GPs.

ICMJE forms provided by the authors are available online along with the full text of this article.