❓ Question on Notice regarding median wait times for endocrinologists, specifically for gender affirming care, and whether endocrinologists accept patients under 18 for this care. The answer details the multidisciplinary approach to gender affirming care in WA.
AnsweredQoN 2208Legislative Council
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(1) What is the median wait time to see an endocrinologist? (2) What is the median wait time to see an endocrinologist for gender affirming medical care? (3) Do endocrinologists accept patients under the age of 18 for gender affirming medical care?
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Answered
26 November 2024
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health
Response time
12 days
(1-3)
Gender affirming medical care is provided by East Metropolitan Health Service for adults and Child and Adolescent Health Services for children across Western Australia. Care is provided by multi-disciplinary teams including endocrinologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech therapists, nurses and fertility specialists. Commencement of gender-affirming treatment does not depend solely on the availability of the endocrinology specialty.
Gender affirming medical care is provided by East Metropolitan Health Service for adults and Child and Adolescent Health Services for children across Western Australia. Care is provided by multi-disciplinary teams including endocrinologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech therapists, nurses and fertility specialists. Commencement of gender-affirming treatment does not depend solely on the availability of the endocrinology specialty.
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