The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association Standards of Care

The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association Standards of Care (now known as the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, WPATH) provide guidelines for healthcare professionals to support transgender individuals. They outline best practices for assessment, treatment, and transition-related care, emphasizing respectful, individualized, and ethical approaches. The standards aim to ensure that people experiencing gender dysphoria receive appropriate medical and psychological support to align their bodies with their gender identity, promoting well-being and reducing distress. These guidelines are widely recognized as a foundational framework for providing competent and compassionate transgender healthcare.