Treating the Transgender Patient

By Lisa B. Stefanou, RDH, MPH, Andrea Beall, RDH, MA and Harold Jennings, RDH, MA

Approximately 4.1% of the United States population identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.¹ Research suggests that there are at least 1.4 million transgender people in the US, about 0.6% of the population.² This estimate is likely conservative, as it is difficult to measure the entire population.² Despite the increased visibility of transgender celebrities like Caitlyn Jenner, many people may not personally know anyone who is transgender.

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