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Doctor Settles Hospital Dispute Over Trans Youth Care | Australia News
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A suspended Queensland psychiatrist, Dr. Jillian Spencer, has reached a private settlement with the hospital after publicly challenging its transgender youth treatment protocols—specifically advocating for delaying puberty blockers and hormones until adulthood. The hospital acknowledged the legitimacy of debate around gender dysphoria care, stressing evidence-based, child-centered clinical decisions. Spencer sees the settlement as vindication for speaking out to protect children from what she deems harmful interventions. Meanwhile, Queensland Health’s broader policy pause on gender-affirming care for minors—despite a court ruling against it—has sparked a class action lawsuit that could affect hundreds of children and potentially lead to major financial liability for the government.
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