Critics warn move could have devastating impact on lives and wellbeing of those affected
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Greddan@feddit.org 1 day ago
Kids are stupid and can’t consent. Doesn’t matter if it’s about receiving hormones, or jesus christ into their hearts.
skye@lemmy.world 1 day ago
kind of the reason why puberty blockers are only given after going through specialists that make sure the kid isn’t just being stupid
turdas@suppo.fi 1 day ago
This ban, along with similar bans in other countries whose medical system isn’t run by Big Pharma, is being enacted because medical specialists raised concerns about the lack of evidence in support of puberty blockers, as well as their unknown risks. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_Review
Trusting the experts is a two-way street; you still have to respect their expertise when they say something you disagree with.
grue@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Right, which is the entire fucking point of blocking puberty: to put off the issue until they can consent!
The least-risky/least-permanent option is to give them the blockers, not withhold them from them! I am sick and tired of conservatives’ ass-backward nonsense trying to pretend the opposite.
Walk_blesseD@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 day ago
You also are stupid, but I’d still let you have some decision-making authority on matters of your own medical care.