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2024-03-13 12:38:58 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: AB4CE0096CBFE3CD95084060CEDB3BB752E4C0B1739F4D9DB4FD3908E5FB38AA
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Original Note:
The reason for the change is not based on side effects, but other facts such as increased referrals, long wait times, gender referral mix changes, and concern around informed consent. The post implies side effects were the cause to the change in policy, which is not true. https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Consultation-report-on-interim-service-specification-for-Specialist-Gender-Incongruence-Services-for-Children-.pdf https://news.sky.com/story/children-to-no-longer-be-prescribed-puberty-blockers-nhs-england-confirms-13093251
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