[2 hours]
This course is available for physician, dentist, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner continuing education. A general attendance certificate is also available.
Release Date: March 1, 2022
Termination Date: February 28, 2025
In this ethical statement, CMDA provides biblical, biological, social,
and medical support for an understanding of gender dysphoria that aligns with
Scripture and includes an extensive glossary of terms. While gender dysphoria
is not addressed directly in the Bible, Christians affirm the biblical
understanding that humankind was created male and female. After detailing the
biological, social, and medical evidence, recommendations are made for the
Christian community in general as well as for Christian healthcare professionals
regarding their interactions with individuals suffering from gender dysphoria.
The statement concludes with recommendations that Christian healthcare
professionals should not refuse care to patients with gender dysphoria but
should also not be forced to assist patients in gender transition.
Objectives:
- Discuss the medical basis for discouraging the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical intervention to alter normal sexual anatomy.
- Discuss the importance of competent and compassionate care of individuals suffering from gender dysphoria.
- Describe how to integrate an approach to the treatment of gender dysphoria that avoids discrimination while also aligning with a biblical worldview.
- Discuss ways to defend against being forced to assist patients in gender transition.