Transgender care waitlists have long posed challenges in Belgium, with patients facing extended delays before receiving specialist appointments. At UZ Gent, the waiting time for a first consultation currently stretches to at least three years, causing frustration and uncertainty for many. On 2025-08-21 15:34:00, the hospital announced a new plan aimed at tackling these delays and improving access to transgender healthcare.
- UZ Gent introduceert nieuw wachtlijstplan
- Transgenderzorgwachtlijst momenteel minstens 3 jaar
- Nieuwe procedure versnelt toegang tot specialisten
- Doel is snellere doorstroming patiënten
- Plan richt zich op eerste afspraak
- Verbetering van transgenderzorg toegankelijkheid gepland
The updated procedure introduces a streamlined registration process designed to guide patients more quickly to the appropriate specialist. Could this be the breakthrough needed to reduce waiting times substantially? With growing demand for transgender care services, faster access is crucial for patient well-being and timely treatment.
Understanding how this new system will operate offers hope for those affected and raises questions about its potential impact across Belgium’s healthcare landscape.
What does this mean for transgender patients in Belgium? The plan focuses on improving efficiency and responsiveness in healthcare delivery. Key points include:
- Introducing a clearer, faster referral pathway to reduce administrative delays
- Ensuring patients are matched promptly with the specialist best suited to their needs
- Potentially easing pressure on the entire transgender care system nationwide
As this new procedure rolls out, it will be important to monitor its effectiveness and patient feedback. Will other Belgian hospitals adopt similar models? For now, transgender individuals and advocates can look forward to a more hopeful future in accessing timely care.
