Children's National Hospital in DC Admits Butchering Children is WRONG
"Admitting that butchering children is wrong is progress but it will not save the people behind the horrible practices from future litigation. It will only prevent additional litigation from the date of correction forward, " says Eugene Delgaudio, president of Public Advocate.
Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, will soon end the prescribing of medications to assist children in "transitioning" to the opposite sex, the hospital announced on its website.
The "Gender Development Program" page of the website now has a message for both new and existing patients, alerting them of this change, which they blame on "escalating legal and regulatory" risks to the hospital.
"In light of escalating legal and regulatory risks to Children's National, our providers, and the families we serve, we will be discontinuing the prescription of gender-affirming medications," the message reads, noting that the change will go into effect on August 30, 2025.
However, the hospital maintains that it still offers mental health services and "other support" services for LGBT patients.
"You are always welcome at Children's National for your other medical needs," it continues, adding, "We know this change will have a significant impact on affected patients, families, and staff."
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