Survey For PES Members

The following best describes me:

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The majority of my time is spent providing/conducting (select one):

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I practice at a/an:

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I currently practice in:

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In 2021, did one or more states you where you provide medical care, have proposed legislation aimed at restricting the rights (e.g. access to medical care, sports participation, etc.) of transgender youth?

Did any of this legislation specifically restrict the rights of gender diverse youth to access gender-affirmative health care (e.g. mental health and/or medical care)?

In 2022, did one or more states you where you provide medical care, have proposed legislation aimed at restricting the rights (e.g. access to medical care, sports participation, etc.) of transgender youth?

Did any of this legislation specifically restrict the rights of gender diverse youth to access gender-affirmative health care (e.g. mental health and/or medical care)?

The following statement best describes me:

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Have you in the past, or are you currently, experiencing institutional pressures that would limit your ability to provide gender-affirming healthcare?

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Do you have any concerns that providing trans health care as part of your practice may negatively impact your career (e.g. recommendation for promotion, job security, etc).

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Do you have any concerns that you are risk for legal action being taken against you now or in the future related to the gender-affirmative care you provide?

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Has your medical liability insurer threatened to, or successfully withdrawn or ceased, medical liability coverage for you for the provision of gender-affirming care?

Have you in the past, or are you currently, experiencing concerns for your personal safety in the work and/or home settings related to providing gender-affirmative care?

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Does another colleague in your Division or different subspecialty provider gender-affirmative care at your institution?

Have you/has your institution engaged in any efforts to advocate (e.g. published public statements, testified in a legislative session) in opposition of legislation (regardless if in your immediate state) aimed at restricting transgender youth's right to access health care?

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Has your institution had any concerns about you engaging with the media (e.g interviews, publishing OpEds, etc.) in response to anti-trans health care bans and/or pediatric transgender health programs being closed?

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I feel the Pediatric Endocrine Society has a duty to support advocacy efforts (e.g. join Amicus briefs, create public statements, send letters to legislators) in opposition of anti-trans health care bans.

I feel transgender medicine should be incorporated into formal education and clinical practice during pediatric endocrinology fellowship.

I feel I received adequate training in transgender medicine during my pediatric endocrinology fellowship.

How would you recommend the Pediatric Endocrine Society best advocate for transgender youth and support its members who provide gender-affirmative care?

I feel comfortable providing gender-affirmative care to transgender youth 3-7 years old.

I feel comfortable providing gender-affirmative care to transgender youth 8-17 years old.

I feel comfortable providing gender-affirmative care to transgender youth 18-25 years old.

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