When we first wrote to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in February, we hoped for a response that would acknowledge the harm being done to trans patients and...
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The Quiet Codification of Control: Trans People and the Infrastructure of Forced Visibility
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This week, the UK government confirmed what many of us feared: a centralised, non-consensual tracking system for transgender people is not only underway – it is being rationalised as...
Introduction When we talk about medical chaperones, what are we really talking about? Officially, a chaperone is someone present during medical examinations, particularly intimate ones, to safeguard both patient...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is entrusted with upholding the integrity and professionalism of nursing and midwifery in the UK. Yet, recent events have exposed a disturbing trend:...
What Is Dilating and Why Is It Important? Transitioning comes with many exciting changes, but some aspects of it can feel like navigating uncharted territory. If you’ve recently undergone...
Even before the publication of the Cass Report, academics warned of “misleading trans health research“. There were cautions about the current political climate where trans people in general, and...
Disclaimer: This does not constitute medical advice, consult your medical practitioner if you have concerns. Useful links are provided below. Last update 06/2024. Two of the leading Urology journals...
