Abstract
Abstract Introduction: The transgender non-conforming (TGNC) clients experience provider bias, erasure, refusal to treat and, violence. Aim: The purpose of this article is to identify barriers to health care for TGNC Individuals and discuss recommendations for Nurse Practitioner practice treating this population. Method: Literature review of prime research was conducted. Results: Evidence suggests barriers to TGNC health care, include lack of provider transgender knowledge and transgender sensitivity, lack of provider communication, lack of emotional and physical safe health care environments. Discussion: TGNC clients face barriers to accessing health care and specific recommendations to improve NP practice will decrease these barriers. Implications for practice: Lack of provider education affects transgender individuals accessing quality health care. Recommendations to improve NP practice are essential to improve care.
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