nt-size: 11pt”>“The terminology is completely wrong and she should not be referred to as a ‘trans identifying male’.
“I worry this may cause additional upset.”
So so desperate to protect Upton from the horror of being misgendered. But of course a ‘trans identifying male’ is exactly what he is.
Belinda Morgan, the emergency care general manager, flagged Mr Hanvey’s press statement to Kate Searle, Dr Upton’s supervisor.
“I know you are supporting Beth so not sure if you want to give her the heads up about this and offer any support required,” she wrote.
Dr Searle replied three days later, after the story had broken.
“Oh dear,” the consultant wrote.
“This is so awful.”
Oh dear indeed.
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