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health1 year ago

UK Enforces Indefinite Ban on Puberty Blockers for Minors

The UK government has announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria, except in clinical trials, citing safety concerns. This decision follows advice from the Commission on Human Medicines and aligns with recommendations from the Cass Review. The ban, which applies across the UK, aims to ensure child safety and evidence-based care, though it has faced criticism from trans rights advocates. Current patients will continue to receive treatment, and a clinical trial is planned to establish an evidence base for the medication's use.

via The Guardian|
#childsafety#health#healthcarepolicy
opinion1 year ago

Unraveling the Anger Behind America's Health Care Crisis

The article discusses the frustration and anger many Americans feel towards the healthcare system, as experienced by doctors. It highlights issues such as high costs, complex insurance processes, and inadequate patient care, which contribute to widespread dissatisfaction. The author, a doctor, shares insights into the systemic problems and suggests that meaningful reform is necessary to address these concerns and improve the overall healthcare experience for patients.

via The New York Times|
#doctors#healthcare#healthcarecosts
politics1 year ago

How Trump's Presidency Could Reshape Retirement for Seniors

A potential Trump administration, with Republican control of Congress, could significantly impact older adults and those with disabilities by reducing government involvement in their care. Proposed policies include mass deportations worsening caregiver shortages, changes to Social Security and Medicare, and cuts to programs like the Older Americans Act. Trump's stance on healthcare may lead to increased costs and reduced access to services, while his immigration policies could exacerbate labor shortages in caregiving sectors.

via Forbes|
#caregiving#healthcarepolicy#olderadults
politics1 year ago

Trump's Return: Major Health Care Overhaul on the Horizon

The return of Donald Trump to the White House is expected to bring significant changes to U.S. healthcare, potentially scaling back public health insurance programs and imposing new barriers to reproductive care. The administration may erode Affordable Care Act protections, introduce Medicaid work requirements, and cut safety net funding. With vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as an advisor, public health measures could face challenges. Trump may also support drug price negotiations but Medicaid and reproductive rights could see restrictions. The administration's healthcare agenda remains largely conceptual.

via NPR|
#affordablecareact#healthcarepolicy#medicaid
politics-health2 years ago

"Gov. DeWine Issues Executive Order on Transgender Surgery for Minors Post-Veto"

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order prohibiting transgender transition surgeries for minors, emphasizing the role of parents in medical decisions over government. This follows his veto of House Bill 68, which sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and enforce single-sex sports teams. DeWine's order also introduces rules for transgender health care that aim to ensure quality care and comprehensive mental health counseling. The rules are open for public comment and address concerns about "fly-by-night" providers. Despite the veto, the Republican-controlled legislature has the power to override it before the end of the year.

via The Center Square|
##healthcarepolicy#lgbtq
health2 years ago

"Baptist Health Faces Backlash for Allowing Untrained Surgeons in Palm Beach Operations"

Baptist Health is reportedly mandating that orthopedic surgeons at Bethesda East and Bethesda West hospitals in Boynton Beach perform emergency hand surgeries, despite not being trained in this specialty. This policy, allegedly for cost-cutting reasons, could lead to serious patient injuries and has raised concerns among the medical staff about patient safety and the risk of permanent damage from improperly performed surgeries. The policy requires surgeons to operate or risk losing hospital privileges, putting them in a difficult position. Baptist Health has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.

via BocaNewsNow.com|
##baptisthealth#handsurgery
health2 years ago

"Surge in Preemptive Abortion Pill Orders Amid US Access Concerns"

An analysis by Abigail Aiken of the University of Texas at Austin indicates a surge in requests for abortion pills for future use, known as advance provision, through Aid Access, particularly during periods when abortion rights are perceived to be under threat, such as after the leak of the draft Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) acknowledges mifepristone's safety and effectiveness, while noting regulatory barriers to prescribing it in advance. Aid Access, despite these barriers, provides the medication with guidance, and the analysis shows that those seeking advance provision are typically older, more likely to be white, and from lower-poverty areas, suggesting financial and accessibility barriers for others.

via NPR|
##abortionaccess#abortionpills