Transgender Hormone treatment in UK: Medics selling online serv

• Posted by Hannah Ceridwen Eluned Cavendish-Grosvenor December 28, 2016 Filed in Society Girl's Personal Blogs 1,320 views
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  I have frequently been asked what i think about using GP online services for Thansgender persons awaiting the long-drawn out first Gender Identity Clinic appointment.

  Internet enabled private GP services tend to cost £40 to £60 per appointment

   

  All private suppliers say they are taking pressure off the NHS; but have had no impact on the rapidly escalating waiting times for GIC appointments.

   

  The GP contract prohibits seeing ones own patients privately, but not those registered with another practice.

   

  Control of sex hormone therapy requires baseline blood and general-health checks. After three months, the blood tests (including liver function tests) need repeating and the dosage of hormones titrated until acceptable levels are achieved. On-line consultations do not include blood tests.

   

  Some medics call this trpe of 'treatment' - "Martini Medicine". Beware the inevitable hang-over, and/or genuine risk of liver damage.