In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, European and American physicians and psychiatrists began to develop increasingly intrusive methods for diagnosing and treating homosexuality....
Medical Intervention for Intersex Individuals Without Consent
The term "intersex" refers to people born with variations in their reproductive anatomy that do not conform to traditional male/female...
Medical ethics are guidelines that govern the conduct of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and allied health workers. They dictate how these individuals must treat their...
The debate on whether euthanasia is an acceptable practice has been around for quite some time now.
It takes on a new dimension when one considers the intersection between cultural, religious, and...
Doctors must always consider what is best for their patients, even if it means taking away some of their personal freedom. Patients have rights that doctors must respect, but these rights are limited...
Ethical Dilemmas Arising from Medical Authority over Gender-Affirming Procedures
Gender-affirming procedures are medically necessary for many individuals who identify as transgender or nonbinary,...
The term "queer" is often used to describe people who do not fit into traditional gender roles or sexual norms, but it can also be applied more broadly to anyone whose identity falls outside of...
The right to privacy is an important aspect of medical care that must be respected for all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Healthcare professionals have a duty...
The historical context for this discussion is that medical discourses have been instrumental in defining normative categories of human experience such as gender identity and sexual orientation. These...
In today's society, there has been an increase in people who do not identify as either male or female. This is known as gender nonconforming individuals. Gender diversity refers to the idea that...