Rethinking practice guidelines for supporting LGBTQIA+ health service use

The Lancet Global Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Shao Yuan Chong, Norman Chong, Lain Shae Goh, Daniel Weng Siong Ho, Hau-Chi Hsu, Jessica Liao, Ashley Hui Ying Teh, Ye Xuan Wee, Valerie Cheng Yee Eng, Rayner Kay Jin Tan
DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(25)00519-4
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Abstract

Published guidelines and practice recommendations for medical practitioners supporting LGBTQIA+ people remain inconsistent, with implications for consistent health and social care. Some organisations (eg, World Professional Association for Transgender Health) have recommended gender-affirming care.1,2 Conversely, health authorities (eg, the UK's National Health Service and the US Department of Health and Human Services) question the health benefits of gender-affirming care.3,4

Fields of Study & Subjects

LGBTQ Health Identity and Policy Gender Sexuality and Education HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Publication details

Journal / source
The Lancet Global Health
Volume
14
Issue
3
Pages
e324–e325
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN