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At the doctor's office with DD yesterday

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FromEden · 03/02/2019 19:14

And the form asked for "gender identity". The options were male, female, male to female transgender, female to male transgender, genderqueer or other not listed (no idea what could be in that category). First time I've seen anything like that.

So at least they reference biological sex, except if you tick genderqueer or other I suppose. Why not have a section for sex and another for gender identity though? Surely a medical office should know that sex actually matters when it comes to healthcare!

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FromEden · 03/02/2019 19:20

If the form said

Sex - options male or female
Gender identity (if different from sex) - options all the other categories

I think most people would understand that.

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RedemptiveCrocodile · 03/02/2019 19:20

It's just so muddled.

Biological sex is imperative in a medical setting - the surgery obviously know this with the male-to-female options etc.

Wanting to show respect for the patient and throwing in genderqueer though? Meaningless.

Have two categories: biological sex, and gender presentation. Job done.

LordProfFekkoThePenguinPhD · 03/02/2019 19:19

I guess if you are an intact male who prefers to have everyone refer to yourself as her/she Miss Susie then it would be useful for the records (for that seems to e the way of the world these days) to show that yes, you will be requiring the prostate check call up.

Not quite sure where you would stand with regards to having a chaperone though, and I feel very sorry for the poor receptionist who has to call up Miss Suzie to remind them to come infor their prostate check because of course they don’t need a smear because, oh, um, errr, you know...

123rd · 03/02/2019 19:17

But if you are being asked to fill the form in you self, would that many people know the difference between sex and gender ?
I know the medical professionals would, if they are asking the question or clarifying the question then that makes a difference