Hilary Cass

Hilary Cass, former president of the Royal College of Paediatrics, discusses improving NHS gender identity services. Topics include evidence base for transitioning, failures in siloed care, supporting young people in their gender journey without immediate medical intervention, and the need for holistic and evidence-based treatments for gender-questioning youth.

Hilary Cass, chair of the independent review into services for gender-questioning youth, and Marcy Bowers, a renowned surgeon in trans medicine, tackle the complex landscape of youth gender care. They reveal the weaknesses in existing research and discuss the ethical ramifications of current treatment protocols. The duo emphasizes the necessity for robust clinical evidence as trans youth seek care in a politically charged environment. Their candid insights challenge prevailing narratives and stress the importance of nuanced, personalized approaches in trans healthcare.

Dr. Hilary Cass, a pediatrician, discusses the challenges of medical care for gender-questioning youth. The podcast explores parents' experiences supporting their transgender children, the complexities of decision-making, societal pressures, and the importance of seeking expert care. It also delves into specific cases in South Dakota, teenage life beyond politics, parental responses to coming out, navigating decisions, and legal controversies in Florida.