Scrutinizing Gender Identity Care in Pediatrics

This chapter examines the challenges and controversies surrounding the Gender Identity Development Service at the Tavistock Center, focusing on internal conflicts and the pressures for rapid treatment prescriptions. It evaluates the findings of Dr. Hilary Cass's independent review, which questions the existing protocols and the evidence supporting gender care for children within the NHS. The discussion highlights the shortcomings of current research practices, particularly the lack of randomized controlled trials, and the implications for understanding the effects of puberty blockers on young individuals.