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PART THREE - The Full Text of the Standards of Care

Introduction. This section provides an in depth understanding of the Standards of Care. It supplies comprehensive information about the matters either not contained in The Brief Reference Guide or listed there only in an abbreviated fashion. This explication of the SOC is intended for all readers--professionals, patients, family members, and institutional personnel who have to make decisions about those with gender identity disorders.

  1. Epidemiological Considerations
  2. Diagnostic Nomenclatures
  3. The Mental Health Professional
  4. The Treatment of Children
  5. The Treatment of Adolescents
  6. Psychotherapy with Adults
  7. The Real Life Experience
  8. Requirements for Hormone Therapy for Adults
  9. Hormone Therapy for Adults
  10. Requirements for Genital Reconstructive and Breast Surgery
  11. Surgery
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