Caring for transgender populations: A primer for the dermatopathologist

The document highlighted the importance of dermatopathologists in providing accurate diagnoses for transgender patients by considering their sex assigned at birth and gender identity. It emphasized the need for understanding the flow of sex and gender identity data across electronic health records, laboratory systems, and insurance billing to prevent misgendering, ensure accurate diagnoses, maintain report consistency, and avoid billing issues. Dermatopathologists played a crucial role in building patient trust and aiding dermatologists in diagnosing and treating skin diseases within transgender populations.