Abstract
Globally estimates suggest 25 million people may identify themselves as transgender, but the literature is scarce regarding the optimal perioperative care of patients who identify as transgender. We discuss the medico-legal issues which were considered during a hospital admission for a 44-year-old transgender patient having day surgery. The issues that arose from this case included whether this patient should be allocated to a male or female postoperative bed, and whom is entitled to make this decision. Pertinent literature and discussions with the patient and health care staff were collated to provide a holistic analysis of the legal and ethical considerations when organizing perioperative care for transgender patients.
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