Hi Dees,
I'm personally currently under Dr. Curtis' care. I went to him without seeing any of these articles and there's a notice in his office stating that he has been forced to make allegations public but it does not effect his rights to prescribe hormones and referrals for surgery within guidelines. I would personally not hold back from these daily mail extravaganza articles. Every year Dr's across the UK have many complaints filed against them, it's just that this one has been made public and sensationalised.
Dr. Curtis has been brilliant. I would say however having read the allegations, by all means take your therapy history with you but perhaps wait until you've seen him to bring blood results at a second appointment, as he now may be slightly more hesitant to jump through hoops like that. Deedpoll is a good idea though, it won't hinder you by not having done it yet but I had mine done atleast a year before I was referred and he wanted a copy in the first appointment. It will also make future surgeries easier as you can provide evidence you have been living in role for as long as possible.
If you have any questions or I haven't answered anything please do say.
I'd say overall though he's brilliant.
Good luck!
