Fifteen-minute consultation: The prepubescent gender-diverse child: how to answer parents' questions.
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- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Barbi L; FHML, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.; Roia A; Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Trieste, Italy.; Cosentini D; Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Trieste, Italy.; Bresciani G; Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Trieste, Italy.; De Zen L; Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Trieste, Italy.; Sandri F; Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Trieste, Italy.; Tornese G; Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS 'Burlo Garofolo', Trieste, Italy gianluca.tornese@burlo.trieste.it.; Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
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- Publisher: BMJ Pub. Group Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101220684 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1743-0593 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 17430585 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed Subsets: MEDLINE
- Subject
- Language
- English
Parents and caregivers may seek help with different questions or concerns on how to handle the diverse gender expressions of their children. Sometimes the issue may be evident while seeking medical advice for other concerns. Because of the many uncertainties around this topic, clinicians need to know what to say and what can be done to provide the best possible care for gender-diverse children.
Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.
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