Standards of Care Version 8
SOC8
SOC8 publication is complete. Please follow the link below to view the document.
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History and Purpose
The field of transgender healthcare is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field. The last few years have seen a globally unprecedented increase and visibility of transgender and gender diverse people seeking support . . .
Establishing the SOC8 Revision Committee
The Standards of Care 8 revision started by identifying a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers and stakeholders using a clearly defined process. The following steps were followed to select
Methodology for the Development of SOC8
Following the publication of the SOC8, in the future, unless there is a major need to adapt the entire document, small adaptations/addendums can take place, if/when new data is available that will affect specific recommendations . . .