Rebalancing Diagnosis and Clinical Treatment: A Contribution to Clinical Discourse on Youth Gender Medicine

Abstract

The management of gender dysphoria and gender incongruence in young people has become one of the most contested areas in 
contemporary medicine. This presentation recounts the contribution of the National Association of Practising Psychiatrists (NAPP) 
to rebalancing clinical discourse in this controversial area.  Prof Morris draws attention to the similarities but clear differences in 
the medical history of homosexuality and transgender identity.  He outlines the ethical and professional obligations for medical 
practitioners involved in youth gender medicine.  He then describes the principles behind the NAPP guide to the management of 
gender dysphoria in young people.  This guide offers a compassionate, caring, cautious and evidence-informed approach to this 
clinical condition emphasising careful diagnosis, ethical practice and prioritisation of patient welfare.