Why we only ask the questions that matter
At GenderGP, every question we ask has a purpose.
When someone comes to us for care, they are often sharing deeply personal information. We take that responsibility seriously. That means we only collect information that is directly relevant to the treatment we are recommending. Nothing more.
Focused, not excessive
Our systems are designed to gather a targeted medical history, not a full lifetime record of every health detail.
For example, if someone is seeking testosterone injections, we may ask about allergies that could affect that treatment. This includes things like a nut allergy, as some injectable medications can contain oils derived from nuts.
But we would not ask about allergies to antibiotics. Why? Because we do not prescribe antibiotics. That information would not change our decisions, so there is no reason to collect it.
Every question has a reason
Each question in our process is there to help answer a specific clinical question:
Is this treatment safe for this person?
Are there any risks we need to manage?
Do we need to adjust the medication or monitoring?
If a piece of information would not change the care we provide, we do not ask for it.
For example, we would not routinely ask about a history of bowel cancer when assessing someone for hormone therapy. That information does not affect whether someone can safely take hormones, anti androgens or puberty blockers.
Respecting your privacy
Healthcare should feel safe and respectful. Part of that is not asking people to share information that is irrelevant to their care.
By limiting our questions to what is clinically meaningful, we:
Reduce unnecessary intrusion
Keep consultations focused and efficient
Respect your time and your privacy
Designed for action
Our approach is simple. We only ask questions where the answer would lead to an action.
If the answer would not change what we do next, then it does not need to be asked.
This allows us to provide care that is both safe and proportionate, guided by clinical relevance rather than routine data collection.
In summary
We are not interested in collecting information for the sake of it. We are interested in providing the right care, safely and respectfully.
That means asking the right questions, and only the right questions.