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Informed Consent for HRT/quick intro

Started by NEWGIRL22, April 24, 2014, 08:50:25 PM

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NEWGIRL22

Since this is my first post I'll start with a quick intro (skip first paragraph if you don't care to read my intro). I'm 22 yrs old, pre-everything, living in San Diego, and an unemployed college student. I've known I wanted to be a girl ever since I was old enough to understand the difference between the genders but it wasn't until about a year ago that I learned about HRT, FFS, etc. I did a little internet research because I knew about transgender people but I had no idea how to go about doing it and after reading up on HRT and FFS I was VERY excited to learn that I actually had a shot at living a life I'd only dreamed of. So here I am trying to make that dream a reality.

I've been seeing a therapist for about 4 months now and he uses the Informed Consent model, which seems to be "I don't need a letter this is my decision now give me hormones!" Which I think is an awesome model, lol. So I'm just wondering how many gals (or guys) have used this model to obtain hormones? Will I have to act like a lawyer and argue my case to the doctor? Any advice or tips would be appreciated, thanks in advance!
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Ms Grace

Hi NewGirl

Welcome to Susan's  :)  Glad to have you here - looking forward to seeing more of you around the forum.

Please check out the following threads for general info.


As to informed consent, I live in a different part of the world so can't give you any advice on how to proceed but I'm sure someone more local will help you out...

Cheers

Grace
Grace
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Transition 1.0 (Julie): HRT 1989-91
Self-denial: 1991-2013
Transition 2.0 (Grace): HRT June 24 2013
Full-time: March 24, 2014 :D
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KayCeeDee

I was informed consent.  The doctor just asked if I had seen a therapist and who, when I replied and talked about why I wanted to be on HRT, enumerated the risks and consequences, timetables for effects, standard dosage ranges, etc. she said "OK you know your stuff, here ya go".
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Jessica Merriman

Quote from: Orihime on April 24, 2014, 09:01:48 PM
she said "OK you know your stuff, here ya go".
This is the most important thing about using "informed consent". If you fail to show a complete understanding of HRT you will more than likely be turned down. With computerized records it could hurt future attempts as well. :) Read the WPATH Standards of Care and be ready to answer some tough questions.
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