U.S. politicians have used selective framings of European health care policies, notably the UK's Cass Review, to advocate against transgender care. However, new guidelines from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, developed by 26 medical organizations, stress the necessity of gender-affirming care and critique the Cass Review’s methodology. These comprehensive guidelines, totaling over 400 pages, aim to inform healthcare professionals about best practices in treating young transgender non-binary individuals, asserting that no viable alternative treatments exist for persistent gender incongruence.
The recent guidelines from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland emphasize the necessity of gender-affirming care for transgender youth, countering the narrative created by selective U.S. political framing.
The guidelines span over 400 pages and represent a collaborative effort from 26 medical organizations, reiterating that effective treatment alternatives for gender incongruence are lacking.
Crucially, these guidelines were created with the input of experts in gender-affirming care, unlike the Cass Review, which has been criticized for its lack of comprehensive expertise.
The criticism of the Cass Review underscores its methodological shortcomings, providing a stark contrast to the evidence-based approach embraced by the collaborative guidelines from German-speaking countries.
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