The ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals affirms that transgender individuals lack a 'quasi-suspect class' designation, which limits their constitutional protection against discrimination, which poses profound implications for the trans community's access to gender-affirming care.
Under the recent law SB254, not only is gender-affirming care for transgender youth banned, but it imposes additional restrictions on adults, making it mandatory for care to be provided solely by physicians.
The added requirement that patients be provided with forms outlining risks includes misinformation about gender transition, raising serious concerns over the potential consequences for informed consent.
Due to a shortage of physicians qualified to administer gender-affirming care, especially for adult patients, the law exacerbates existing barriers by mandating physician-led care, thereby limiting access for those who rely on nurse practitioners.
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