NHS England is carrying out a review of adult gender dysphoria clinics with a remit to explore “broad concerns and issues” reported by “concerned clinicians” during the Cass review of gender identity services for under 18s.
Their concerns reflect similar problems found with services for under 18s, including limited time for assessing patients, expectations that hormones would be prescribed, and lax consent procedures.
The review of adult clinics, announced last week, is expected to last two years and will start in September. It will be led by David Levy, medical director for Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, with support from a panel of expert clinicians, patients, and stakeholders, including representatives of the Care Quality Commission, royal colleges, and professional bodies, NHS England announced in a letter to Hilary Cass, chair of the review of gender identity services for under 18s.1
The review, NHS England explained, will explore “the clinical practice and model of care” of gender dysphoria …
