Table 3 Patient identified challenges to obtaining letters of referral for surgery
Theme | Participant Response |
|---|---|
Long waiting period for appointments | 5 (36) |
Time intensive | 4 (29) |
Providers inexperienced caring for trans patients | 3 (21) |
Resistance from providers | 3 (21) |
Expense | 3 (21) |
Insurance issues | 2 (14) |
Confusion about letter writer requirements | 2 (14) |
Expiration of letters | 1 (7) |
None for this participant | 3 (21) |