Resources
Links to Resources
The following resources will help you understand appropriate 2S/LGBTQ+ terminology, language, and how to use it respectfully, patient experiences in healthcare settings, general recommendations for inclusivity in healthcare and providing gender-affirming care, and a few relevant academic articles.
Terminology and Language
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2SLGBTQI Terms and Concepts - Egale Canada
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​2SLGBTQI Terms and Definitions (brief) - Egale Canada
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Egale Explains: Transition - Egale Canada
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Pronoun Usage Guide - Egale Canada
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Affirming and Inclusive Language - Egale Canada
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Sexual Orientation and Gender - MyHealth Alberta
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Intro to Gender and Sex Identities - Canadian Queer Medical Students Association
Patient Experiences
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LGBTQ2S+ Patient & Family (Video) - Alberta Health Services
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The Clinic (Short Film) - The Get Real Movement
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Two-Spirit, Trans, Gender-Diverse, and Non-Binary Health in Canada - Community-Based Research Centre​​
General Guidelines
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An Intro to Affirming Care for 2S/LGBTQIA+ People - Community-Based Research Centre
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LGBTQ2S+ Basics (Video) - Alberta Health Services
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Safer Places Toolkit - Alberta Health Services
Gender-Affirming Care Guidelines
- Caring for Trans and Gender-Diverse People (infographic) - Community-Based Research Centre
- Standards of Care Version 8 - World Professional Association for Transgender Health
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​Gender Affirming Care Guides by Province - Canadian Queer Medical Students Association
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Primary Care Toolkit - Trans Care BC
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Trans Health Guide - Sherbourne Health and Rainbow Health Ontario
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Trans Patient Care Guide for Health Care Professionals - Trans Equality Society of Alberta
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​A Clinician's Guide to Gender-Affirming Care (book, 2018)
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Creating a safe environment for trans populations in physio - Critical Physiotherapy Network and Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Courses
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​2SLGBTQ+ Education Program - Canadian Queer Medical Students Association
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Intersectional Affirming Care - Community-Based Research Centre
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Introduction to Culturally Safe Care for Trans People in Physiotherapy - Embodia, Canadian Physiotherpay Association
Published Research
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Recommended Reading - World Professional Association for Transgender Health
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Study Results - Trans Pulse Canada