From Gender GP website queries:
Is it true you have been suspended?
My LHB (local health board) have been advised of the large number of complaints that have been made to the GMC about me by the consultants at Charing Cross and the GIDS. They have temporarily suspended my ability to work as an NHS GP in Wales. Although I understand they have to take complaints and concerns seriously, they have taken this step without even interviewing me and I feel they have been unfair and harsh.
Are you being investigated by the GMC?
I have had numerous complaints to the GMC about my transgender service.
A complaint from Alec Rook questioning whether I was qualified to provide gender care. This was fully investigated and no concerns were found on my fitness to practice in this area.
A letter from Stuart Lorimer, consultant psychiatrist at Charing Cross and GenderCare private clinic regarding my practice with numerous comments and concerns. The GMC decided that the complaint did not need investigating.
Another letter from Stuart Lorimer with further concerns. The GMC did not feel this warranted an investigation.
I raised concerns about James Barrett, consultant psychiatrist at Charing Cross and the GMC did not investigate but instead opened an investigation about me. This was closed with no fault found.
Professor Hindmarsh, via Dr Butler, consultant paediatric endocrinologist has made a complaint about my treatment of a transgender child. This investigation is currently ongoing.
A ‘senior doctor’ from Charing Cross has made an anonymous statement to the CQC which has now ben passed to the GMC. He outlines various concerns he has, none of which he can substantiate.
Why aren't you registered with the CQC?
As my services are currently provided from mob home in Wales, the CQC registration does not cover this area. I have been told by the CQC that my service does not need to be registered.
What about registration with the Health Inspectorate Wales?
GenderGP started as a simple WordPress blog website for advice for patients and doctors. It very quickly grew as the demand rose and I have now given advice to thousands of people. I first applied for HIW registration in October 2016 but they have still not completed their registration processes.
Recently they have told me that I should no longer provide services and that they are mindful to not approve my application.
As there are a large number of patients relying on my care who can’t get the help they need from anywhere else, and because there is a high incidence of self harm and suicide in this patient group, I am going to transfer the hub of my service to my other residence in Malaga, Spain so that I can continue providing care while the regulatory processes are being sorted out.
Why don't you follow NHS guidelines for treating children?
There are currently no NHSE guidelines on the management of gender variant children.
Which guidelines do you follow?
Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People
Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
Department of Family & Community Medicine University of California, San Francisco
2nd Edition – Published June 17, 2016
Editor – Madeline B. Deutsch, MD, MPH
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