"Washington University Joins Missouri's Ban on Transgender Care for Minors"

Washington University in St. Louis has become the second provider in Missouri to cancel pre-existing prescriptions for puberty blockers or hormone-replacement therapy for transgender minors due to legal concerns. A new state law restricts access to gender-affirming care for those under 18, but patients who had already begun treatment before the law went into effect were grandfathered in. However, a provision in the law allows patients to bring a cause of action against their doctor 15 years after treatment or their 21st birthday, creating potential liability for healthcare professionals. The University cited this provision as the reason for its decision. Another provider, University of Missouri Health, had previously announced a similar move.