Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
582. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the reason all general practitioners trained in administering hormone replacement therapy, HRT, are not working in transgender healthcare; the number of general practitioners that are providing healthcare to trans persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12500/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraA proposed model of care for transgender children, adolescents and adults has been developed by the HSE Quality Improvement Division. The model was developed in consultation with key treating clinicians, planners, policy makers, advocates and service users. The model outlines key services required to ensure the needs of the transgender population including children and adolescents are addressed. It details current service provision and emerging service demand in relation to adults and separately in relation to children and adolescents. It draws on evidence based international best practice and aims to build on services which already exist and develop services where deficits prevail.
A number of initiatives are supported through the Social Inclusion Services including the development of the Gender Identity Skills Training Programme for Clinicians and professionals who work with children and young persons under the age of 18 years who are experiencing gender identity related issues to include General Practitioners, CAMHS Teams, Psychologists.
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