In the current climate, it is more important than ever for healthcare providers to act as advocates for Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) youth.

“Does your brother take any medications?” was the first thing I heard on the phone. As a physician, I knew that question was loaded with meaning and most likely it was going to be followed by bad news. I learned that my brother was involved in a car accident, leaving him with multiple injuries and was admitted to the ICU.