What do patients get asked in the NHSE registration form?
NHS England specifically ask about the sex as it is recorded on the patient's NHS record.
What do patients get asked in the Healthtech-1 Local Form?
Find out more about the Local Form here.
What is the process for registering a patient gender reassignment?
Patients aged 18 and over can request a gender change on their medical record at any time. They do not need to have undergone any gender-affirming treatment.
The PCSE process requires that they usually are given a new NHS number and would be registered as a new patient at your practice. All previous medical information relating to the patient needs to be transferred into a newly created medical record, blanking out their previous NHS number and gender.
Alternatively, a patient may change their gender marker without changing their NHS number. This must be discussed with the patient, and it is advisable for them to sign a simple confirmation form. This form should be added to their record, as earlier records will still show their birth gender.
Please read more here on PCSE guidance for registering.
If you would like to request a new NHS number for a patient you can submit a new PCSE case for gender reassignment.