#medical-neglect

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Truthout
3 months ago
LGBT

Doctors Say Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are "State-Sanctioned Medical Neglect"

Restricting transgender youth's access to gender-affirming care is considered state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse.
Denying transgender minors access to gender-affirming care increases suicidal ideation and depression and negatively impacts their mental health. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Experts say that gender-affirming care bans amount to 'abuse.' Why won't lawmakers listen?

Bans on gender-affirming care for minors amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse.
Restrictions on transgender youth's access to puberty blockers and hormones deny them routine healthcare that decreases high rates of suicide and depression. [ more ]
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