This webinar was recorded on 28th of May 2025
Speakers:
Aisling Dolan (she/her), Operations Manager, Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI)
Sibéal Coll (they/she) – Pharmacist, Trans Healthcare Action (THA), Professional Association for Trans Health Ireland (PATHI), Researcher, Advocate, Co-author BMC Cass Critique
Nicola Cantwell (she/her) – Pharmacist, Allied Health Field Representative with Professional Association for Trans Health Ireland (PATHI), Caredoc GP Out of Hours Services, SETU Carlow Campus, Pharmacy Lead for Vaccines CHO5 CISM
Resources:
Presentation slides Available Here.
Useful resources for Transgender Care Here.
Summary:
This webinar provided an introduction to foundational concepts in transgender health, including crucial distinctions between sex, gender identity, and expression. The complexities surrounding social, legal and medical transitions for trans individuals were outlined. The importance of respecting pronouns and in ensuring a safe supportive healthcare environment were discussed. Aspects of hormone therapy and the inherent challenges faced by trans individuals in accessing healthcare were highlighted, along with the need for ongoing education for pharmacists in supporting the provision of empathetic and inclusive care. Practical aspects of implementing patient-centered care in pharmacy settings were discussed by the presenters. The importance of individually tailored treatment approaches was outlined in addition to signposting evidence-based resources for pharmacists.