Phoenix, AZ
A 28-year-old female asked:

How can we get more healthcare providers to list transgender as a sex option on health forms to make data analysis research on our community easier.

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Dr. Craig Westin
Orthopedic Surgery 43 years experience
APA: I would suggest you contact and work with APA's Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues as well as your state psychological association to enlist their support.
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