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ea0086p270 | Reproductive Endocrinology | SFEBES2022

How do endocrinologists and GPs perceive contemporary transgender care?: results from a qualitative study of UK doctors

Franklin Jonathan , Thakur Apoorva , Patel Vinod

Background: A growing number of people in the United Kingdom are seeking medical treatment to align their sexual characteristics with their gender identity. With waiting lists for specialist clinics currently lasting over four years, endocrinologists are increasingly called upon to manage transgender care as part of their general duties. While surveys and qualitative studies from North America have investigated doctorsÂ’ ideas and experiences of transgender care, little is...