‘We know that trans people are more likely to have poor experiences when accessing healthcare and we can do better.’Įarlier this year the NHS ditched the terms ‘women’ and ‘woman’ from its menopause guidance, despite ministers promising to crackdown on woke gender-free language in medical advice.īut the new version omits women from the overview entirely.
Phil Rolland, gynaecological oncologist who helped to draft the guidance, said: ‘It is highly likely that if an obstetrician or gynaecologist hasn’t already consulted or treated a trans or gender diverse patient then it is only a matter of time before they do.’ ‘We welcome feedback on this draft to ensure the guideline is the best as it can be for clinicians and the trans and gender diverse individuals who use our services.' ‘This draft guideline is our first attempt to ensure we are providing personalised care for all our patients. ‘This can act as a barrier for them when it comes to accessing vital care and we as healthcare professionals have a role to play in making them feel listened to and recognised. ‘Sadly, trans and gender diverse individuals say they often feel judged and misunderstood by the health service.
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