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Abstract
This article examines the communication preferences of transgender and genderdiverse individuals in the health system context. Findings suggest the importance of gender sensitivity and confident communication styles in improving patient experience. The article recommends case-based training to understand the dynamics of intersectionality and the development of communication aids to improve health literacy. This study highlights the need for longitudinal research to deepen understanding of changing communication preferences in this group.
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Patient Education and Counseling is an interdisciplinary, international journal for patient education and health promotion researchers, managers and clinicians. The journal seeks to explore and elucidate the educational, counseling and communication models in health care. Its aim is to provide a forum for fundamental as well as applied research, and to promote the study of organizational issues involved with the delivery of patient education, counseling, health promotion services and training models in improving communication between providers and patients.