Stef M. Shuster
Trans Medicine: The Emergence and Practice of Treating Gender
Trans Medicine: The Emergence and Practice of Treating Gender
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Trans Medicine by Stef Shuster is a finalist for the PROSE Award in Clinical Medicine. It explores the history of trans medicine and how it is used to "treat" gender identity today, relying on cultural norms and gut instincts to inform treatment plans. This creates uncertainty and challenges providers' expertise, leading to authority over clinical outcomes and gender itself.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 15 June 2021
\n Publisher: New York University Press
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A comprehensive exploration of the history and contemporary practices of trans medicine
Emerging in the mid-twentieth century, transgender medicine has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity, despite being initially met with social stigma. In Trans Medicine, Stef Shuster makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the field's evolution and its current application in the treatment of gender identity.
Through extensive interviews with medical professionals and a blend of ethnographic and archival research, Shuster delves into the approach taken by health practitioners when addressing patients seeking gender-affirming care. From genital reconstructions to hormone injections, the practice of trans medicine pioneers new medical territory, challenging medical professionals to develop treatments without the support of comprehensive clinical trials.
Shuster highlights the limitations of medical providers, particularly their lack of clinical experience and scientific research, which hinder their ability to effectively engage with patients, formulate treatment plans, and make informed medical decisions. This discrepancy challenges the traditional training of providers and creates a sense of uncertainty. As healthcare providers navigate the evolving knowledge surrounding the medical care of transgender individuals, Trans Medicine presents a unique opportunity to gain insight into how providers navigate challenges to their expertise while acquiring authority not only over clinical outcomes but also over gender itself.
\n Weight: 366g\n
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781479899371\n \n
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