Informed consent and childhood gender dysphoria: emerging complexities in diagnosis and treatment

2020/05/29 by Juan Carlos d’Abrera, Roberto D’Angelo, George Halasz +2 · 1 voice
Psychology · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Social Sciences · #LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy #Sexual Differentiation and Disorders #Gender Roles and Identity Studies

paper · doi:10.1177/1039856220928863

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To explore some of the emerging complexities in the management of childhood gender dysphoria. CONCLUSION: The authors raise questions about the gender-affirmation approach and highlight concerns about informed consent and research ethics.

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