The RPT resource library is divided into three sections, clinical resources, community resources and organizational inclusion resources.
Trans Care BC created an organizational assessment tool. Through this assessment, organizations can review their current capacity to serve and support trans communities, and identify viable next steps to improve trans inclusivity.
Wisdom2Action and the Canadian Public Health Association created a brief guide to support organizations in the development and implementation of trans inclusion within health and social services. The guide provides a flexible process that organizations can use to inform their approach to trans inclusion.
Creating inviting and trans inclusive clinic and care environments is an important way to model inclusivity and demonstrate your commitment to trans inclusion. Wisdom2Action and the Canadian Public Health Association created a guide on creating an inclusive care environment.
RHO Transition-Related Surgery Fact Sheets
Intended for use by primary care providers, these summary sheets about transition-related surgeries (TRS) provide information to facilitate discussion of TRS between primary care providers and patients.
Please note that they are not exhaustive and do not replace the informed consent process between surgeon and patient.
The Surgery Fact Sheets cover key information on the following procedures:
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Request for Prior Approval for Funding of Sex-Reassignment Surgery form, which must be completed by a primary care provider (nurse practitioner or physician) following Transition-Related Surgery planning visits.
Rainbow Health Ontario has guidelines for gender-affirming primary care with trans and non-binary patients includes pertinent information for primary care providers on feminizing and masculinizing hormones, assessing hormone readiness and monitoring dosage.
For more detailed information about hormone replacement therapy, view the full Guidelines and Protocol for Hormone Therapy and Primary Health Care for Trans Clients ici.
For a detailed walk through of key information and steps to beginning a client on hormone replacement therapy, you can access the RHO guide to caring for trans and gender diverse patients ici.
Patient-ready overview documents on the expected risks and benefits of feminizing or masculinizing hormone replacement therapy, created by Rainbow Health Ontario, can be accessed below:
For a Template Letter in Support of an Application For Change of Sex Designation on an Ontario Birth Registration, cliquez ici.
For a Template Letter in Support of an Application For Change of Sex Designation on an Ontario Driver’s License, cliquez ici.
For a Sample Support Letter for Trans Patients Applying for EI Through the Just Cause Mechanism, cliquez ici.
For patients covered by ODB, a Sample Request for an Unlisted Drug Product, Testosterone Enanthate (Delatestryl) can be found here.*
For patients covered by ODB, a Sample Request for an Unlisted Drug Product, Testosteron Cypionate (Depo-Testosterone) can be found here. *
*It is recommended to submit both of these requests to the Exceptional Access Program so that delays in access do not result when one formulation is on backorder or not locally available.
Adopting Inclusive Language
Trans Care BC has created an introductory guide to gender-inclusive language for service providers and primary care practitioners.
For a short review of terms best avoided, or to only be utilized in particular circumstances, Wisdom2Action’s guide on harmful terminology can be accessed ici, and additional insights on gender-neutral language cliquez ici.
Assessing Your Capacity: Service Provider Reflection Tool
Created by Trans Care BC, this resource is intended to help service providers reflect on their knowledge, confidence and capacity to effectively support trans and gender diverse patients.
Managing Mistakes and Missteps
Created by Trans Care BC, this resource provides a practical guide to how to address mistakes, such as the use of an incorrect name or pronoun.
Creating Inclusive Intake Forms
Implementing inclusive intake forms is integral to creating a trans inclusive environment, while ensuring medically necessary information is collected accurately and appropriately. Wisdom2Action created a guide on trans inclusive intake forms.
Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity in Nursing
The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario’s 2021 Best Practice Guideline: Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity provides evidence-based recommendations and descriptions of inclusive communication, safer spaces, risk assessment and screening, group-based interventions and education, as well as outlining benefits and harms, values and preferences, and health equity considerations.
Providing Inclusive Care to Diverse Trans Communities Supporting Two Spirit Communities in Trans Healthcare
Fraser Health created a comprehensive guide to build service provider confidence and competence in serving and supporting Two Spirit peoples in healthcare contexts. The guide is titled “Providing Diversity Competent Care to Two Spirit Clients: A Handbook for Health Care Providers.
The Native Youth Sexual Health Network has created A Mental Health Peer Support Manual for Indigiqueer, Two-Spirit, LGBTQ+, and Gender Non-Conforming Indigenous youth.