From Pink News UK: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/01/07/uk-transgender-doctor-under-investigation-by-the-general-medical-council/
by Scott Roberts
7 January 2013
Britain’s first post-operative transgender doctor is under investigation following complaints that he provided inappropriate treatment to patients wishing to change gender.
Dr Richard Curtis is being investigated by the General Medical Council (GMC), after at least three separate complaints.
The London-based GP is accused of prescribing hormone therapy to several patients – when it was not suitable to do so – and also ignoring restrictions placed on his practice.
The Telegraph states in one case reportedly under investigation by the GMC a woman complained she regretted undergoing treatment, which included having a double mastectomy and taking hormones.
In another case, it was alleged Dr Curtis prescribed drugs to patients under 18, without the specialist knowledge or the skills to do so.
Dr Curtis is also accused of failing to follow acceptable levels of care and breached conditions placed on his practice by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS), the GMC’s arm’s-length disciplinary body.
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01/10/2013 at 4:24 am
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