Fifth of final-year med students 'don't understand transgender healthcare issues'

Research published in this month’s Irish Medical Journal said: “There is growing awareness of the importance of providing medical students and healthcare professionals with dedicated teaching on LGBT+ health."

One in five final-year medical students have no understanding of healthcare issues unique to transgender people, according to a new study, which recommends providing teaching on the subject at all Irish medical schools.

The research published in this month’s Irish Medical Journal also highlighted the importance of terminology when treating transgender patients, as some prefer to avoid words like “vulva” and “vagina”.