Citation
Baldino, Janine N.; Lodge, Evans K.; & Lahlou, Rita M. (2022). Assessment of a Student-Run Free Gender-Affirming Care Clinic's Transition to Telehealth. Transgender Health, 7(2), 175-178. PMCID: PMC9831243Abstract
BACKGROUND: Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming (TGNC) people continue to experience severe health discrimination and limited access to care.METHODS: Using survey data collected during August-September, 2020, we report on our findings regarding volunteer provider and patient satisfaction with a student-run free gender-affirming care telehealth clinic at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
RESULTS: We find that patients report overall excellent experiences with telehealth care, primarily due to decreased transportation burden, more efficient use of time, and more frequent communication with student volunteer providers.
CONCLUSION: Our findings show that telehealth is a viable option for student-run clinics in the TGNC community.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/trgh.2020.0135Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2022Journal Title
Transgender HealthAuthor(s)
Baldino, Janine N.Lodge, Evans K.
Lahlou, Rita M.