Abstract
Telemedicine has facilitated the delivery of affordable and accessible health care. However, little has been discussed about its use in gender-affirming care (GAC). Telemedicine has the potential to overcome many barriers encountered by transgender individuals such as limited geographic access to care and financial constraints, which have both been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine may also enhance opportunities for training in gender-affirming surgery. A systematic review of the literature on telehealth and GAC was performed. Identified uses of telehealth included: an electronic teleconsultation service, a virtual peer health consultation service, and an open online course on LGBT+ rights and health care for health care providers and laypeople. As the medical and health care communities adjust to the new reality of health care, efforts should be made to effectively incorporate telemedicine into GAC.
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