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.

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.

British pediatrician Dr. Hilary Cass discusses the lack of evidence supporting medicalized care for gender-distressed young people, advocating for comprehensive non-medical interventions. The podcast covers controversies around puberty blockers, the surge in adolescent gender dysphoria cases, and the need for holistic approaches to mental health in gender-diverse youth. It also critiques existing guidelines and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based care without political influence.

Dr. Hilary Cass discusses caution in gender-affirming care for youth, highlighting the lack of quality evidence for puberty blockers. The podcast explores challenges in treatment efficacy, suicide risk, autonomy in decision-making, and the importance of individualized care for transgender youth.

Dr. Hilary Cass discusses The Cass Review on gender identity services for under-18s in England's NHS. The review found weak evidence on medical interventions. Claims online circulated that it ignored 98% of the evidence. Guests delve into evaluating studies, importance of high-quality evidence, and addressing misinformation surrounding trans youth medicine review.