Gender affirming genital service referral processing times.
T R Thorburn made this Official Information request to Health New Zealand
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From: T R Thorburn
Kia Ora Health New Zealand,
My request is regarding the Gender Affirming (Genital) Surgery Service. Specifically how long on average it takes them to process referrals to the waitlist for a first specialist assessment. From the time of receiving a referral from a specialist or GP, to said referral being either accepted or denied. As well as what percentage of referals are eventually denied.
I look forward to your responce.
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Tamsin Ray Thorburn
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