I think that as the lung structure is biologically male and the impact of any medication on performance would be the same influence in the assessment regardless of the reason for the medication, so unless there is an element that they are close to failing on percentage of predicted capacity I think that explaining to them that whilst you understand that they may be sensitive to the issue, you have to go with the biological predictor.
I have many TV and Transexual friends back in oz and also recently had to manage one going through the process pre-even dressing as a woman at work for a big multi-national so I can with confidence say to you that being straightforward and matter of fact is usually the key. This is only a drop in the ocean of things they need to deal with so if you can help them contextualise it i am sure it will be fine. I had to discuss toilets (use the disabled which is usually gender neutral) dont come to work the first time in the new personnae in a dress, a nice feminine pant suit helps ease things in, agreeing education for team beforehand and agreeing the date for the personnae changeover and name change etc.
Showing your empathy and sensitvity is respectful enough to get them through this.
Sue
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>>> Sian Edwards <[log in to unmask]> 23/06/2011 11:51 >>>
Hi All,
Just a quick query, I wondered what predicted values for spirometry to use for an employee undergoing gender realignment? I am thinking that the values for the original gender should be used to predict expected values but that doesn't seem very respectful. Any ideas?
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