One of the most common and fundamental principles in medical ethics is that patients have the right to refuse treatment. This principle applies to all types of treatments, including those related to...
Trans Identity Interrogates Self-Determination
Transgender people's identities challenge traditional gender roles and norms, which often leads to discrimination and violence against them.
It...
Medicalization of Gender Diversity
Medicalizing gender diversity is a controversial issue that has significant implications for trans individuals' autonomy, authenticity, and psychological...
Transgender individuals have been part of human history for centuries, yet their identities were not well understood until recently. In recent decades, there has been increasing awareness and...
Medical gatekeeping refers to the practice of requiring individuals seeking treatment for gender dysphoria to obtain approval from healthcare professionals before receiving hormone therapy or...