If gender dysphoria is no longer classified as a mental illness, the health insurance providers will very likely stop covering hormones, surgery, etc. So Huckins had better think very, very carefully about her activism in that regard.
I’ve read that some trans activists are trying to get trans identities classified as a disability (rather than an illness), a canny move that would mandate coverage for hormones and surgeries.
They'd better think twice about pushing that one on the federal courts. This SCOTUS is likely to use that kind of case to set a precedent it'll take them decades to undo. Yikes.
As previously I fully believe the more people who speak out who have 1st hand experience of 'the system' of 'medical' care the better.
In the UK we have groups of extreme pro trans demonstrators shouting and threatening.
Are these people really representative of trans people? I doubt it
We need measured debate with people like this writer speaking up.
As a retired mental health social worker, and now counsellor, it is obvious that affirmative care as a badge of honour is no use to anyone who needs advice and support.
That's a very good article really clearly written.
Re autonomy, you're absolutely right - "Withholding that information from me undermines true informed consent" - you don't have autonomy if you are denied the knowledge that's necessary to inform your choices, you don't have autonomy if you're not even made aware you have options, you don't have autonomy if your choice is emotionally manipulated by others.
I applaud the coalition for their work. This is the kind of effort that will hopefully get legislators to properly engage on the issues - they can't say they're responding to trans people's needs if they are excluding some trans voices for wrongthink. Keep up the good work.
There is a type of medicine in which bodily autonomy holds sway, it is cosmetic surgery. People can get cosmetic surgery because they want their bodies to look different, and doctors are licensed for that purpose. But cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance or government health care plans. That many people want insurance or government coverage for this procedure implies that they believe it is a health concern. If that is the case, then evidence of efficacy is needed to justify the intervention.
I would read Wired magazine for the latest pop information on technology (ignoring the irony of the magazine’s name in a wireless world), such as AI, 5G proteomics or surfboards. I would not read it for medical information, nor would I read the Economist or House and Garden. Likewise I would not read Car and Driver for recipes or decorating ideas, and I don’t go to Martha Stewart for Foreign Policy.
Like 60 Minutes they have extremely poor editorial quality in the Medical Sphere, and they tend to rely on sensationalist stances to gain attention.
Respectfully, there are none. It’s a RARE mental heal disorder and after the DIAGNOSES (the DSM used to have standards but not got gender dysphoria anymore) medication, therapy, DBT, CBT, more therapy, trauma work, holistic therapy more and more and more consistently for around 7-10 years and if nothing helps THAT IS WHEN ITS ETHICAL TO CONSIDER BEGINNING SOCIAL AND MAYBE MEDICAL TRANSITIONS.
This platform to share lgbt voices critical of gender ideology is wonderful. It brings great nuance and sanity to to conversation. Good piece.
If gender dysphoria is no longer classified as a mental illness, the health insurance providers will very likely stop covering hormones, surgery, etc. So Huckins had better think very, very carefully about her activism in that regard.
I’ve read that some trans activists are trying to get trans identities classified as a disability (rather than an illness), a canny move that would mandate coverage for hormones and surgeries.
They'd better think twice about pushing that one on the federal courts. This SCOTUS is likely to use that kind of case to set a precedent it'll take them decades to undo. Yikes.
Brilliant piece. Thanks.
As previously I fully believe the more people who speak out who have 1st hand experience of 'the system' of 'medical' care the better.
In the UK we have groups of extreme pro trans demonstrators shouting and threatening.
Are these people really representative of trans people? I doubt it
We need measured debate with people like this writer speaking up.
As a retired mental health social worker, and now counsellor, it is obvious that affirmative care as a badge of honour is no use to anyone who needs advice and support.
That's a very good article really clearly written.
Re autonomy, you're absolutely right - "Withholding that information from me undermines true informed consent" - you don't have autonomy if you are denied the knowledge that's necessary to inform your choices, you don't have autonomy if you're not even made aware you have options, you don't have autonomy if your choice is emotionally manipulated by others.
I applaud the coalition for their work. This is the kind of effort that will hopefully get legislators to properly engage on the issues - they can't say they're responding to trans people's needs if they are excluding some trans voices for wrongthink. Keep up the good work.
There is a type of medicine in which bodily autonomy holds sway, it is cosmetic surgery. People can get cosmetic surgery because they want their bodies to look different, and doctors are licensed for that purpose. But cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance or government health care plans. That many people want insurance or government coverage for this procedure implies that they believe it is a health concern. If that is the case, then evidence of efficacy is needed to justify the intervention.
I would read Wired magazine for the latest pop information on technology (ignoring the irony of the magazine’s name in a wireless world), such as AI, 5G proteomics or surfboards. I would not read it for medical information, nor would I read the Economist or House and Garden. Likewise I would not read Car and Driver for recipes or decorating ideas, and I don’t go to Martha Stewart for Foreign Policy.
Like 60 Minutes they have extremely poor editorial quality in the Medical Sphere, and they tend to rely on sensationalist stances to gain attention.
Not a surprise. The
Wired has all sorts of people writing about a variety of topics. They have things of value too - as well as being a little provocative
Respectfully, there are none. It’s a RARE mental heal disorder and after the DIAGNOSES (the DSM used to have standards but not got gender dysphoria anymore) medication, therapy, DBT, CBT, more therapy, trauma work, holistic therapy more and more and more consistently for around 7-10 years and if nothing helps THAT IS WHEN ITS ETHICAL TO CONSIDER BEGINNING SOCIAL AND MAYBE MEDICAL TRANSITIONS.