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Originally Posted by Jamie89

The nurse didn't do anything wrong here though? And noone tried to force the patient into having it done by someone she wasn't comfortable around? It was a clerical error that was corrected as soon as the patient complained, wasn't it? As far as the nurse is concerned she was just doing her job, her intent was to help the patient, I'm not sure why there is any animosity towards her.

No-one has said the nurse did anything wrong although he was criticised by the NHS for mis-management of the situation by stating he was not a male which the woman herself found odd.

What will happen though if and when self-identification of transgender women becomes enshrined in our laws? Will that limit choice in such situations or will anyone who expresses a preference be labelled or feel labelled? It does effectively prioritise the feelings of a minority over the majority. And it will lead to health consequences as many will fail to have such tests wihich will cost more money for the NHS if they develop cancer and require aggressive treatment.