Clinical resources
Clinical resources
Access the primary care toolkit plus other resources to support your practice.
General primary care resources
- Primary care toolkit — Support for GPs and NPs who are new to providing care to trans people. Includes basic information about gender-affirming care Processes through which a health care system cares for and supports an individual while recognizing and acknowledging their gender and expression. options, including hormone therapy and surgery.
- Endocrine therapy for transgender adults in British Columbia: Suggested guidelines (2015) — This document provides updated protocols relating to physical assessment, prescription planning, initiation and ongoing maintenance of hormone therapy.
- Sherbourne Health’s guidelines for gender-affirming primary care with trans and non-binary patients (updated 2023) – These guidelines are developed by providers at Sherbourne Health in Ontario, Canada. An online interactive Trans Primary Care Guide is also available.
Sexual health resources
- HIV PrEP considerations for gender diverse patients — Considerations for discussing HIV PrEP with patients who are on or are thinking about gender-affirming hormone therapy or surgery.
- Sexual health screening — These recommendations are based on anatomy and are inclusive of gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapy.
- Sexual health screening and pelvic examination — Many patients experience dysphoria and both physical and emotional discomfort during pelvic exams. This handout outlines strategies for providing affirming and trauma-informed care during these exams.