American Academy Of Pediatrics Continues To Support Gender-Affirming Care As Evidence-Based Health
- August 11, 2023
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The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender children, even as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions from Republican lawmakers across the U.S. The board of directors for the group, which represents 67,000 pediatricians, unanimously voted to reaffirm its 2018 position on the treatments. The board also voted to provide additional documents to support pediatricians, including clinical and technical reports, and to conduct an external review of research regarding the care. At least 21 states have now enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, and most of those states face lawsuits. A federal judge struck down Arkansas' ban as unconstitutional, and federal judges have temporarily blocked bans in Alabama and Indiana. The judge who struck down Arkansas' ban cited the position of the groups in his ruling against the ban. Arkansas has appealed the judge's decision. People opposed to such treatments for children argue they are too young to make such decisions about their futures. Every major medical group, including the American Medical Association, has opposed the bans and has said the treatments are safe if administered properly.
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