This editorial describes the Cass Review findings and the extraordinary challenge we all face in managing uncertainty amid a toxic and highly polarised debate. Children and young people will only get the best care if patients and professionals join forces to seek answers collaboratively and respectfully.
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September 2024
This editorial perspective summarises the key findings of the independent review of gender identity services for children and young people commissioned by the National Health Service (NHS) in England (the Cass Review). Although the evidence underpinning endocrine interventions in this group of young people remains weak, there is much that mental health practitioners can do to improve their well-being and support their families. The controversies surrounding this group of young people have disempowered local professionals, who have lost confidence in their ability to provide care for them.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of the user seal check (USC) in predicting N95 respirator fit.
Design: This was a prospective, observational study conducted from May to September 2020.
Setting: The study setting included three private intensive care units (ICUs) in Victoria, Australia.