Liam, a 15-year-old transgender boy, experienced a remarkable turnaround in mental health after being prescribed hormone replacement therapy via a telehealth consultation. Despite facing a year's wait and distress from a recent Queensland government ban on such treatments for minors, Liam's condition improved dramatically after meeting with a doctor in Victoria. His father, Chris, witnessed this transformation, noting Liam's newfound happiness and plans for the future. Many doctors anticipate an increase in inquiries from other families affected by the ban, emphasizing the need for accessible medical care for transgender youth.
You could see the instant change in his mental health, Chris said of the appointment. He's the happiest he's been in a very long time, interacting, talking about future dates.
I'm sure other doctors around the country are already receiving inquiries. So yep, we certainly expect to get [a] bit busier as a result of [the Queensland ban].
Being able to provide medical care that would otherwise be denied is reassuring to a young person and to their family, and that's what we're aiming to do in this situation.
When Liam saw the news, his father said he had never seen him more distressed. Chris stayed up all night to be with his son.
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