Gender Identity Clinic - Referral Letter
WHAT REFERRAL LETTER IS NEEDED FOR NEW REGISTRATION AT GIC?
Written by any doctor registered in Hong Kong, or any clinical psychologists of the Hospital Authority, within 3 months.
(Even if one has documents from doctors outside Hong Kong, a referral letter written by a Hong Kong professional mentioned above is still required for registration)
WHO CAN BE REFERRED TO GIC?
Anyone 18 years old or above on the issue date of the referral letter.
Physical or psychiatric illnesses, if present, should not be a barrier to the referral. It is recommended for professionals to first make the referral, as much as possible, allowing assessment and follow up at GIC.
HKID: Y123456(7); Name: Chan Tai Man
Age: 18; DOB: 2007/03/31; Sex: M
(Personal particulars corresponding to identity card)
Gender Identity Clinic, 3/F,
Li Ka Shing Specialist Outpatient Clinics (North Wing),
Prince of Wales Hospital,
30-32 Ngan Shing Street,
Shatin, New Territories,
Hong Kong
Dear Consultant,
Thank you for seeing Amy. I would like to refer her to the Gender Identity Clinic at Prince of Wales Hospital for gender-affirming care.
She is now 18 years old. She has no known drug allergy. She is a non-smoker, non-drinker, with good past health. She has no symptoms of depression or anxiety, and no suicidal ideation in the past 3 months. Her sleep and appetite are well.
Amy's gender identity is female. She is a transgender woman. She wishes to receive gender-affirming hormones.
Thank you again for taking care of Amy.
Yours faithfully,
Dr. Professional CHAN
DIALOGUE EXAMPLE
Amy: Doctor, could you write me a referral letter to the Gender Identity Clinic at Prince of Wales Hospital, please? 🧑
🧑⚕️ Doctor: Sure. No problem.
🧑⚕️ Doctor: How may I call you please?
Amy: You may call me Amy. 🧑
🧑⚕️ Doctor: What are your pronouns?
Amy: My pronouns are she/her. 🧑
🧑⚕️ Doctor: How would you describe your gender identity?
Amy: My gender identity is female. 🧑
🧑⚕️ Doctor: Is there any kind of gender-affirming care you'd like to receive?
Amy: I'd like to have hormones. 🧑
🧑⚕️ Doctor: Understood. I shall complete this referral letter right away.
Amy: Thank you very much, doctor. 🧑
A professional may understand the following of their client, including: Address, pronouns, gender identity (One may reply with a more specific answer, or reply with not belonging to a certain gender identity), time and catalyst (If any) of the awareness of one's gender identity, gender euphoria, gender dysphoria, interests in gender-affirming care, etc.
CLINICS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF HONG KONG
Students and staff of tertiary institutions may consider obtaining a referral letter at the clinic (If any) of their corresponding institution.
LGBTQIA+ FRIENDLY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
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General practitioners, family doctors, etc. on the list may be considered for obtaining a referral letter.
