Abstract
The evidence base for best practices for gender dysphoria in children and adolescents is growing; however, children and adolescents are presenting with needs that have outpaced the scientific advancement of knowledge. Prepubertal children with gender-related concerns present unique ethical dilemmas to providers when parents seek guidance on how to best address their child’s gender identity and/or gender expression, with regard to socially transitioning to another gender. Pubertal suppression, indicated for some peripubertal adolescents with gender-related concerns, introduces another set of ethical dilemmas. In addition, cross-sex hormones and even some surgical procedures for older and more mature adolescents introduce other ethical dilemmas for the provider with respect to decision making.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
