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1. The largest medical organization in the United States, the American Medical Association, has reaffirmed that gender affirming care for trans youth is medically necessary. It disavowed the New York Times reporting. Incredible development for trans youth. Subscribe to support our journalism.

The Largest Physician Organiza...

The Largest Physician Organization In The US Reaffirms Gender-Affirming Care Is Medically Necessary

The American Medical Association is setting the record straight on trans people’s health care—expressing its full support of keeping decisions in the hands of doctors, patients, and their families.

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Erin Reed 1d ago

2. In a March newsletter, the nation’s largest physician organization stated its position unequivocally. “The AMA supports gender-affirming care as medically necessary per our policy,” wrote Board Chair Dr. David H. Aizuss.

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Erin Reed 1d ago

3. The letter further clarified that the board does not endorse the controversial “position statement” from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) issued this past February. The document was created after meeting with Trump officials.

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Erin Reed 1d ago

4. “Our recent response to questions about ASPS’s position statement was intended to preserve—not diminish—access to gender-affirming care, and to clarify and reinforce what our policy has long reflected and standards of care,” Aizuss wrote.

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Erin Reed 1d ago

5. Statements from the organization—notably without any names attached—appeared in the New York Times and conservative publications like the National Review. Outlets reported the AMA “agreed” with the ASPS document, which was created behind closed doors.

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Erin Reed 1d ago

6. You can see our full fact check of Singal's article here: www.erininthemorning.com/p/fact-check...

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Fact Check: Jesse Singal Lies About Trans Care At The New York Times

The New York Times spreads misinformation about transgender people yet again.

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Erin Reed 1d ago

7. This is the second org to correct the record and announce reaffirmation of support for trans youth. The American Psychological Association has recently done the same. www.erininthemorning.com/p/american-p...

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American Psychological Association Reaffirms Support For Trans Youth Care, Pushes Back Against NYT

A recent article from Jesse Singal in the New York Times seemed to indicate the organization might be quietly retreating from supporting trans youth care.

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Erin Reed 1d ago

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