RCGP sets out role of GPs in transgender care

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By Olivia Bowthorpe

The Royal College of General Practitioners has released a position statement on transgender care, outlining the role of GPs and the limits of their responsibilities.

While some GPs may choose to develop additional expertise in this area, the college states that the majority of GPs should not be expected to prescribe puberty blockers or "bridging prescriptions" for patients on waiting lists.¹