A role in which building rapport and relationships is all the more important

Establishing a rapport with a trans* patient is a vital aspect of health care. It encourages trust and helps build confidence, but for many nurses there is a fear of getting it wrong.

A recent report by the Commons Women and Equalities Committee found the NHS has a long way to go in its treatment of trans* people, and called for a review of the service.

‘Awareness can make a trans* person feel welcome, while its lack can put them off having the tests they need,’ says cliniQ co-founder and service development lead Michelle Ross.