Cwestiynau MCQ ôl-brawf
Gender identity can be best described as:
the outward expression of one’s gender
a product of the sex assigned at birth
the gender assigned to a person by others
an internal sense of one’s own gender
Gender dysphoria is:
distress or discomfort that occurs during puberty
distress or discomfort associated with gender incongruence
present in all people with a trans identity
only settled once cross-sex hormone therapy starts
Gender non-conformity describes:
people for whom sex does not match the sex assigned at birth
people who identify with those of the opposite sex
behaviours and/or presentation that challenge masculine or feminine gender norms
only transgender individuals
Someone with a non-binary gender identity could describe themselves as:
masculine
genderfluid
agender
genderqueer
all of the above
B, C and D
Regarding children and young people:
cross-gender play is exclusive to those with a trans identity
gender identity is cemented by parenting practices
gender-related distress can be misconstrued as behavioural maladaptation
social transition is advised under specialist supervision
all of the above
Clinical impressions suggest that trans people are more likely to be:
lesbian or gay
on the autistic spectrum
intersex
all the above
none of the above
7. Mae Maxine yn 39 oed ac wedi'i phennu'n fenywaidd ar ei genedigaeth. Maen nhw'n briod gyda gefeilliaid chwech wythnos oed a anwyd drwy IVF ac yn adnabyddus i'r feddygfa. Yn ôl Maxine, ar ôl blynyddoedd lawer o deimlo'n anghyffyrddus a chwestiynu eu hunaniaeth, maen nhw'n uniaethu â bod yn draws-wrywaidd ac eisiau trawsnewid yn feddygol. Mae eu partner yn eu cefnogi'n llawn. Maen nhw'n edrych yn flinedig a dagreuol gan ddweud na wnaethant gysgu o gwbl cyn yr apwyntiad hwn. Rydych yn:
They appear very anxious and at times tearful, reporting that they were awake all night ahead of this appointment. You:
suggest that their gender concerns might be confused with the manifestations of low mood and anxiety, and propose a trial of SSRI treatment at least as a first step
offer referral to the Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) as part the consultation
refer Maxine instead to a local psychologist to establish whether a gender-specific referral is appropriate or necessary
explain that gender incongruence is unlikely this late in adulthood
Charlotte, who is still listed as ‘Charles’ at the surgery would like to change the name, title and gender marker on her medical record and asks how she might go about it. You:
direct her to the gender identity clinic to obtain a letter from a gender specialist
explain that this is not legally possible as the record must match the birth certificate
propose she provide a deed poll or statutory declaration, and if not feasible put her request into writing
suggest she apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate, which she will require for this purpose
When sending laboratory samples, it is good practice to document ‘gender dysphoria’ on the form to avoid potential confusion over sex-based reference intervals:
True
False
Pertaining to a Gender Recognition Certificate:
it is illegal to ask a patient to provide it
holding a GRC entitles a patient to the same legal protections as that of their acquired gender in most situations
disclosing someone’s trans status or history without permission or cause can amount to a criminal offence in certain circumstances
this is the only mechanism by which a person is able to have their acquired gender reflected on their birth certificate
all of the above
B, and D