Based on author's thesis (doctoral - Queensland University of Technology, 2020) issued under title: Legal barriers to consent for medical treatment of trans and gender diverse youth : a comparative and medico-legal analysis. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Gender diversity in children and adolescents -- Medical treatment of trans youth -- Australian law governing consent to medical treatment for trans youth -- Law governing consent to medical treatment for trans youth in England and Wales -- Comparison of the law in England and Wales with Australia -- Congruency of the law with medicine -- Future directions for law reform.
Summary:
"Showing how the law and medical knowledge intersect, Steph Jowett examines the law governing consent to medical treatment for trans youth in Australia, England and Wales. Using clear examples and accessible language, Jowett offers a comparative perspective that will benefit future reform efforts"-- Provided by publisher.
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