How does informed consent work for HRT?

[Double_Rainbow]

I'm just curious, and I couldn't find it elsewhere.  Do I just go to my GP and say, "Hey I know the risks and what HRT can/can't do!  Gimme my medicine!"  Or what?  Has anybody actually received HRT through informed consent?

[Janet_Girl]

Well Yeah sorta.  When I lost my job, I also lose my insurance.  But I found a low cost clinic.  All I did was inform my new doctor as the what I was taking and why.  She rewrote scripts for me.

[Double_Rainbow]

I was thinking more along the line of starting out.  I'm probably just going to have to sit through 8 more therapy sessions and answer questions like everyone else....but heh, I can hope!

[Flan]

for the most part, informed consent is signing a waver and/or going over risks/consequences of hormone therapy with the prescribing medical professional with the understanding you are aware of the long term effects and more importantly, what HRT *won't* do.

[Double_Rainbow]

for the most part, informed consent is signing a waver and/or going over risks/consequences of hormone therapy with the prescribing medical professional with the understanding you are aware of the long term effects and more importantly, what HRT *won't* do.

I see, I see.  So if a doctor wanted too, they could actually prescribe me w/o therapy?

[Michael Joseph]

Im waiting to hear this too, Im really interested, and not having health insurance to be able to even help me with therapy sessions right now, that would be ideal, since I know 100% I feel that way, and Ive had a lot of bad experiences with therapists, so I would rather not see one again.

[Flan]

I see, I see.  So if a doctor wanted too, they could actually prescribe me w/o therapy?

yes, depends on clinic  policy mostly (fairview clinics in the twin cities treat gender variant patients like radioactive waste while park nicolette has a good care program).

[meh]

I am doing informed consent. I think there's only one Dr who does it this way in the entire city. I believe everyone else requires a letter. She had the shortest waiting list so that's why I chose her.   

I scheduled an appt. went in and told them I was there for HRT. They asked me which way I am going mtf or ftm (which was interesting, I can't pass as male for anything). They asked me basic stuff and trans related stuff, did a quick exam and drew some blood. She did tell me what to expect, what is permanent and what isn't. She was really nice and supportive.   

She said she's been seeing mtfs over the years, but only recently she's been getting more ftms.

I did do therapy anyway though and gave them my letter since the Dr was interested to see it.

But yeah I go back in a month for my first shot.

Sorry for any mistakes-I'm typing from my iPad.

[Keroppi]

I scheduled an appt. went in and told them I was there for HRT. They asked me which way I am going mtf or ftm (which was interesting, I can't pass as male for anything).

Could be you're more androgynous than you think, or it could out of politeness and making sure they're not making the wrong assumption / guess. Either way, it's nice.