Transgender Patient Care: Module

CE / CME

Improving Transgender Patient Care: Understanding Bias and Addressing Unique Needs

Pharmacists: 0.75 contact hour (0.075 CEUs)

Nurses: 0.75 Nursing contact hour

Physicians: Maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Released: October 31, 2022

Expiration: October 30, 2023

Lauren Radziejewski
Lauren Radziejewski, DNP

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References

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