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A scathing review of the Cairns paediatric gender health service has found a “negative safety culture” and inconsistent use of puberty blockers.
The review also found that young patients were on medication despite lacking the capacity to understand treatment.
Investigators recommended that the health service conduct an audit of all gender dysphoria patients who were under 18 between 2018 and 2021.