Transexual and Other Disorders of Gender Identity: A Practical Guide to Management [Paperback]

James Barrett (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2007 | ISBN-10: 185775719X | ISBN-13: 978-1857757194 | Edition: 1

People with gender identity problems are increasingly often encountered by health professionals. The problems are often imagined to consist only of transsexuality, but actually comprise of both this and many other diagnoses. Properly establishing a diagnosis and excluding alternatives including psychosis, partial androgen insensitivity syndromes and personality disorder is complex. The subsequent management of these disorders and their differential diagnoses is even more so. Transsexual and other Disorders of Gender Identity provides a comprehensive and extremely practical account of the management of disorders of gender identity and their differential diagnoses. Particular consideration is given to, among others, coincidental mental illness, disability, family and relationship issues, forensic and military settings. Psychological and endocrine aspects are covered in depth, surgical aspects to a level adequate for all but a specialist surgeon, and legal aspects to the level generally needed by health professionals. This book provides vital detail for general practitioners, surgeons, endocrinologists, speech therapists, social workers and, especially, psychiatrists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: RADCLIFFE MEDICAL PRESS LTD; 1 edition (October 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185775719X
• ISBN-13: 978-1857757194
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,428,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)