Scenario

You are meeting Jae for the first time - In Office.

Jae Smith is 25-year-old, a trans man, asexual, and heteroromantic. He is seeking a consult for his depressive symptoms, which have persisted for over 6 months.

The only lab values you may want to conduct are related to testosterone levels or seeking records from the endocrinologist Jae is working with and labs to rule out medical causes for depression.

NOTE TO PROVIDER:

Setting: General Practitioner Office Visit

PATIENT NAME: Jae Smith

Reason for Visit: Depression symptoms and relationship concerns

VITAL SIGNS:

●      Weight: 160lbs BMI 22

●      BP: 118/79

●      HR: 90 BPM

●      RR: 17

●      Temp: 97.9 F

 You have up to 30 minutes to conduct this interview, followed by 5 minutes of Verbal Feedback

Tasks:

• Assess Jae's physical and mental health
• Perform a risk assessment for suicide
• Develop a differential diagnosis
• Discuss treatment options

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Supporting Materials:

• Position on the Dignity and Rights of Asexual Individuals
• Asexuality Healthcare Pamphlet
• Video: 7 Things Asexual People Want You To Know
• Video: I’m Asexual, But I’m Not…
• Asexual Visability and Education Network

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Visit Objective

• Provide affirming space for patient’s cultural identities and avoid pathologizing an identity as explainable by patient depression symptoms.
• Come up with a treatment plan that is thorough and understandable by the patient for their depressive symptoms.
• Emphasize the importance of affirming community for mental health and
• offer resource(s).

Target Audience

Primary Care Clinicians, Psychiatric Providers