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IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE AND CONSENT FOR TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH IN THE UNITED STATES
H Jahromi1, A Reynolds2, J Stoehr3
11Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Temple University Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Gender-affirming care (GAC) supports transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth but faces challenges in access and consent. Addressing these requires more research, advocacy, and education for safe GAC provision.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Adolescent Health
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Gender-affirming care (GAC) is crucial for the well-being of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth.
- Access to GAC, including mental health, medical, and surgical interventions, is often debated.
- Key issues involve TGD youth's capacity to consent to GAC within existing frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current access to GAC for TGD youth.
- To discuss perspectives on GAC consent for TGD youth.
- To identify challenges and future directions for GAC.
Main Methods:
- This is an editorial review.
- It synthesizes information on GAC access and youth consent.
- It discusses legal, ethical, and clinical considerations.
Main Results:
- Access to GAC for TGD youth is frequently contested.
- Challenges include informed consent capacity, parental concerns, and long-term effects.
- Current medical and legal frameworks pose difficulties for youth consent.
Conclusions:
- Ensuring safe access to GAC for TGD youth necessitates further research.
- Advocacy and patient education are vital components for improving GAC.
- Addressing ethical and practical barriers to consent is essential for TGD youth care.
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