Gender-affirming healthcare provided 2018

Gloria Fraser made this Official Information request to Canterbury District Health Board

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From: Gloria Fraser

Kia ora,

I am writing to request information about the gender-affirming healthcare services provided by the Canterbury District Health Board.

Could you please advise how many transgender people received each of the following services, specifically for gender-affirming healthcare purposes, within the 2018 calendar year?

- Puberty blockers
- Hormone therapy
- Mastectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Orchidectomy
- Facial hair removal
- Breast augmentation
- Voice training
- Facial feminization surgery

Ngā mihi,
Gloria

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From: Kathleen Smitheram
Canterbury District Health Board


Attachment CDHB 10081 Acknowledgement letter 17 4 2019.pdf
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Kathleen Smitheram

 

Canterbury District Health Board and West Coast District Health Board

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From: Kathleen Smitheram
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Nāku iti noa, nā

 

Lara Williams

Administrator | Planning and Funding

Canterbury District Health Board

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From: Kathleen Smitheram
Canterbury District Health Board


Attachment CDHB 10081 Response 20 5 2019.pdf
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Dear Gloria

 

Please find attached our response to your Official Information Act request
CDHB 10081

 

Kind regards

 

Kathleen Smitheram

 

 

Canterbury District Health Board and West Coast District Health Board

Official Information Act Co-ordinator, Planning and Funding

Level 2, 32 Oxford Terrace

PO Box 1600

Christchurch 8140

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