Ryan Park says independent body will examine Westmead research which Four Corners reported was seized upon by critics of gender-affirming care
health minister, Ryan Park, has vowed to improve the care available to transgender children and review gender research after a media report highlighted issues many people face trying to get help.
“We’re not enabling people to access this level of healthcare as frequently as they need it,” the minister told ABC radio.ABC’s Four Corners program on Monday night reported three new patients had been seen at the gender clinic at Westmead children’s hospital this year compared with 88 new patients in 2022.
The ABC alleged a number of staff had left the Westmead service following the publication of controversial research initiated in 2013 that was being weaponised by anti-trans activists and proponents of alternative forms of gender care. The minister said the institute would “look at that research and ensure that we are at best practice”. He vowed to make changes to ensure clinicians were able to speak up when they had concerns.
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