GD/GID letter format

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Hi, I am working with a supportive clinical psychologist in Delhi to get through my transition. In order to start HRT, and also to obtain a revised transgender ID certificate I need a GD letter. Unfortunately the letter comes in different "formats" as told by her and she needs to know what needs to be written before issuing one. I am 18 years of age and thus should be able to obtain the certificate of my own violation. Can anyone point me to a valid and appropriate format to provide my psychologist? Thanks.

Rubi

[deleted] it's a online GID letter

delirium

I can send you a copy of mine.

As far as I know though, the letter of support is typically valid when given by a psychiatrist.

polarbear

delirium hi, could you share a copy of your letter? I need the format as well.

manpreetparmar

please tell me what is format of gid letter. is this letter will provided by psychiatrist or i should have to type that letter from somewhere else and psychiatrist will approve it.

delirium

manpreetparmar

Provided by the psychiatrist from what I've heard so far.

My letter gives a brief background about me (age, education, location), a summary of my experience with gender, states any significant medical, surgical or substance abuse history, says I show no evidence of any major mental illnesses and that I seem sensible and can make decisions for myself, and then goes on to say I have gender incongruence and have approval to undergo gender affirming medical and surgical interventions.

I've also seen letters that are much simpler and shorter.

Just make sure to include your legal name, preferred name, the 'gender incongruence' statment and the 'can undergo gender affirming treatments' statement. And ofc the psychiatrist's signature/stamp etc.
If you want it to double up as a go ahead for surgical interventions ask them to mention that too.

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delirium good information helpful

polarbear

Hello everyone,
I'm planning to get my HRT done at MS Ramaiah hospital. I have spoken to a psychiatrist outside of Ramaiah and he provided an approval for HRT. However, at Ramaiah they keep asking for a particular format. If I'm able to get the format, my psychiatrist can provide the letter in that format. Could someone help me out with format or share a copy of their letter? Thanks. It would be a big help.

polarbear

Thank you so much for sharing this! This is very helpful.

Vanathi

as far i know, there is no standard format.
every Dr writes is own formats

my first two drs gave a single page letters. where third Dr gave me 10 page letter, with assessment gradation for every topic.
he also did some experiments like ECG monitoring by putting few probes in body and head, ( but not ECG) for about half an hour, during questioning. But he refused to give the name and type of monitoring he did.