Wednesday 27 February 2019

Trans patients in England face 'soul destroying' wait for treatment

Trans patients in England face 'soul destroying' wait for treatment Patients face unprepared GPs and long consultation waiting lists, the Guardian reveals

Trans men and women are being left humiliated and desperate after seeking care from their GP, according to a Guardian investigation that has shed light on serious flaws in how the NHS treats transgender patients.

Hundreds of transgender people responded to a request from the Guardian to describe their experience of navigating the NHS, with the most common complaints coming from patients who felt their GP did not understand gender dysphoria, were not adequately trained to deal with their needs, and erroneously referred patients to mental health services.

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