Hormone or Surgical Readiness Assessments (HRA/SRA)
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care requires an assessment before hormone therapy is started. Care in B.C. is guided by Version 8 of the Standards (WPATH SOC-8), which were published in 2022.
I provide hormone and surgical readiness assessments for transgender, non-binary, gender diverse, genderqueer adults looking for gender-affirming care. *Please note: surgical readiness is for top surgery only. Genital surgery assessments must be conducted by a medical provider (physicians, nurse practitioners or registered nurses). As a transgender person who has gone through the assessment process I recognize the importance of letting folx know upfront that the assessment is not about gatekeeping nor evaluating whether a person is "trans enough." It is an opportunity to have conversations in a non-judgemental, person-centered, and strengths-based way to explore hormone therapy, top surgery and any related questions and/or concerns.
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I recommend a free 15 minute consultation before starting the HRA/SRA. This consultation provides an opportunity for me to gather the clients prescribing provider information whether that is a family GP (general practitioner), NP (nurse practitioner), or an Endocrinologist, to find out if they will accept an assessment from a RCC. Each prescriber will likely have a differing practice around this and in support of a clients pathway to care I want to ensure confirmation of acceptance is obtained.
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Assessments may take longer if someone has complex physical health, mental health or substance use concerns. These concerns are not barriers but need to be considered when making a plan for treatment. Please see below for information on a Standard HRA/SRA.
Note that “Real Life Experience” is no longer a requirement for hormone therapy. Version 7 of the Standards of Care removed this requirement and Version 8 maintains this change.
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Standard HRA/SRA
Includes:
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Two 50 minute sessions ($160 each)
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Informed Consent Paperwork
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Letter of Assessment