State restrictions and geographic access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth

JAMA

2023-07-25

(Press-News.org) About The Study: State restrictions were associated with significantly increased estimated drive times for youths seeking gender-affirming care. With more than 1 in 4 gender clinics located in states with restrictions, it is unknown whether existing clinics may have capacity to meet the increased need of out-of-state patients.

Authors: Kevin C. Chung, M.D., M.S., of the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2023.11299)

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