Advice for Clinicians and Parents in the Gender Debate
2025 Rocky Mountain Summit: Medical, Legal, and Policy Perspective Panel
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Moderator Travis Morrell asks attorney Candice Jackson what advice she gives to two groups under pressure: clinicians treating minors and parents seeking ethical care. Jackson doesn’t mince words—she warns that in states like Colorado, providers risk professional retaliation and may need to avoid under-18 patients altogether. For parents, her guidance is equally direct: trust your instincts. Don’t defer to ideology disguised as therapy. Instead, lead with clarity and conviction in the face of cultural and institutional coercion.
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