A review commissioned by the Conservative government highlighted that the NHS's failure to consistently record biological sex in health records is endangering transgender patients. This oversight has led to missed screenings for critical health conditions, as many public bodies are replacing biological sex data with gender identity statistics. Professor Alice Sullivan of University College London warned that this loss of data could have serious health implications, particularly in terms of appropriate cancer screening referrals and accurate assessments of medical samples. The report emphasizes the urgent need for accurate recording practices to safeguard patient health.
"The review revealed that the NHS's failure to accurately record biological sex poses significant risks, particularly for trans patients, leading to missed vital health screenings."
"Professor Alice Sullivan highlighted that the gradual loss of biological sex data across sectors could have fatal consequences for individuals by leading to incorrect medical assessments."
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