Trans embodiment is a concept that refers to the way an individual identifies their gender beyond traditional male/female binaries. It involves recognizing one's own body as a site of transformation...
Trans embodiment is a term used to describe the process of transitioning from one gender identity to another through various means such as hormonal therapy, surgery, and psychotherapy. It involves...
Transgender individuals often undergo physical changes to align their bodies with their gender identity. This process is called "trans embodiment" and involves surgery, hormones, or both. It can be...
The practice of medicine is inherently concerned with human health and wellness, which includes physical, mental, social, and emotional aspects. It entails the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and...
A common slogan in medical ethics is "first do no harm" ("primum non nocere"), which means that physicians are obligated to act in ways that will not intentionally cause harm to their patients. This...
Medical professionals play an essential role in providing care to patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual, allies, agender,...
The question of whether medical ethics can reconcile parental authority with intersex individuals' future autonomy and well-being is an important one that has received increasing attention in recent...
There have been significant developments in societal perceptions, healthcare practices, and ethics surrounding queer populations, particularly related to their sexuality. This shift can be attributed...
Coerced Medical Interventions and Ethics
Medical interventions that involve some form of coercion are often controversial due to their implications for individual autonomy and bodily integrity....
Is it ethically acceptable for medical professionals to place an emphasis on social conformity when making decisions about whether or not patients can receive certain treatments or undergo specific...