Abstract
Not all individuals who seek an evaluation for sex-change surgery are true, “primary” transsexuals. Evaluations need to be thorough and evaluators need to commit themselves to working with a difficult, demanding client population. Problems are related to the state of imperfection in nosology, diagnosis, and scientific knowledge. There is a great need for controlled research, long-term follow-up and consistency in procedural protocols.
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Block, S.R., Fisher, W.P. Problems in the evaluation of persons who request sex-change surgery. Clin Soc Work J 7, 115–122 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00760473
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00760473