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Provincial Health Services Authority

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) improves the health of British Columbians by seeking province-wide solutions to specialized health care needs in collaboration with BC health authorities and other partners.

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Woman

A person who identifies as a woman based on elements of importance to them, which may include gender, physiology, social roles, behaviour and expression.

WPATH

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) is a professional organization devoted to transgender health, whose mission as an international multidisciplinary professional association is to promote evidence-based care, education, research, advocacy, public policy and respect in transgender health.

WPATH Standards of Care

Guidelines created by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) to help health care providers offer quality care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. These standards outline best practices for diagnosis, treatment, and support with the aim of ensuring respectful and affirming health care experiences.