Defending two dilemmas. Issue 9 (5th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baron, Teresa; Dierckxsens, Geoffrey
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical ethics. Volume 48:Issue 9(2022)
• Page Start: 639
• Page End: 640
• Publication Date: 2021-10-05
• Subjects: decision making -- ethics -- gender identity; Medical ethics -- Periodicals; 174.2
• DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2021-107856
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-6800

Abstract

Abstract : Ashley's response to our recent paper argues that a fuller appreciation of the available clinical data, of the rights of children to autonomy, and of the primary purpose of gender-affirming endocrine treatment supports the rejection of both the pathway and consent dilemmas for the treatment of gender dysphoria, as raised in this journal. In this response, we highlight certain misrepresentations of our argument, and defend our conclusions against Ashley's main objections.