“To my knowledge, I’m one of the first openly transgender healthcare practitioners provi
“To my knowledge, I’m one of the first openly transgender healthcare practitioners providing hormone therapy in the state of Texas.” -Dr. Colt Keo-Meier. Photo by Todd Spoth/Courtesy Dr. Colt Keo-Meier.
What does the informed consent model look like for patients who are seeking gender care services?
Dr. Colt Keo-Meier: We at UTMB practice the informed consent model which is outlined in the 7th edition of the WPATH Standards of Care. Patients who are over the age of 18 who come into the clinic seeking hormone therapy, barring any major health issues that would be of concern for initiating hormone treatment, will generally receive their hormone prescription and administering education within two visits. So, there’s no need for a letter from a psychotherapist for hormone treatment or any other sort of gatekeeping involved. Those patients who are under 18 will need parental consent to start hormone treatment unless there is a circumstance where they are able to provide their own consent.
