Compassion need not be a scarce resource in health care for transgender and gender-diverse people.

This article discusses the barriers that transgender and gender-diverse individuals face when accessing gender-affirming surgery in Canada. Two qualitative research studies highlight the stigmatization and trauma experienced by these patients within the healthcare system. The Canadian Census of 2021 revealed that approximately 0.33% of individuals older than 15 years in Canada identify as transgender, nonbinary, or gender diverse. While not all individuals seek medical interventions, many desire the ability to express their gender physically and seek medical care to do so. The article emphasizes the importance of healthcare practitioners delivering compassionate care to this population, as it can significantly impact their well-being. The inclusion of transgender health care in medical curricula and the availability of continuing medical education resources are positive steps towards improving care for transgender and gender-diverse patients. [Extracted from the article]