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Sage Neuroscience and Neurology

JCN: Gender Diversity in Pediatric Neurology: Beyond the Patient

May 18, 2023
Dr. Z Paige Lerario, vascular neurologist and transgender activist, and Gabriel Glissmeyer, Project Specialist at the National LGBT Cancer Network, discuss involving transgender and gender diverse patients in research, supporting gender diverse colleagues, creating safer spaces, educating on gender diversity, and highlighting transgender resources.
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Quick takeaways

  • Including diverse voices in neurology and healthcare spaces promotes inclusivity and values all colleagues and patients.
  • Transgender representation in neurology is crucial for patient trust and improving healthcare for transgender individuals.

Deep dives

Supporting Gender Minority Colleagues Through Intersectionality

Intersectionality recognizes that discrimination and disparities affect the LGBTQ community in different ways. It emphasizes the importance of including diverse voices, such as people of color and those from marginalized backgrounds, in neurology and healthcare spaces. By ensuring that historically marginalized individuals have a seat at the table and a voice, we can promote inclusivity and value all colleagues and patients.

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