Primary care doctors shouldn't shunt transgender patients away
Helen argues that when transgender people visit their GP, doctors shouldn't automatically refer them elsewhere but should help them directly - whether they need knowledge, education, support or just understanding
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Dr Helen Webberley, Gender Specialist and Medical Educator
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