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goingmadforyou

The term "gender-affirming care" in credentialing

Hospital/insurance credentialing often asks if we provide gender-affrming care.

As an ophthalmologist, I don't specialize in gender-affirming care, but I do provide objective, supportive care to all my patients and consider myself a staunch LGBTQ+ ally.

In this context, does 'gender-affirming care' refer to specific training/specialization? If so, is it correct to answer 'no' despite supporting LGBTQ+ patients?

It feels wrong to write 'no' but I want to be accurate.

Posted Jul 21, 2026, 3:13 PM UTC

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