Gender dysphoria is a concern where the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) and US plastic surgeons agree. Plastic surgeons are now questioning the wisdom of providing surgical intervention for teens experiencing gender dysphoria. “From our first days in plastic surgery residency training, we were taught that there are no surgical solutions to psychological problems and that Read more
The US Catholic Medical Association has joined a lawsuit against a Biden administration rule. They say the transgender mandate – reintroduced in May – tramples the conscience rights of doctors opposed to gender-transitioning procedures. The mandate does not provide exemptions for doctors from performing gender-transitioning procedures after a mental health professional’s referral. It overrules their Read more
Catholic groups in the US are concerned that a key omission in a bill supporting palliative and hospice care could allow federal funds to be used for practices like assisted dying. Last week the US House of Representatives passed the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act by voice vote. The bill funds efforts Read more