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1 - Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 October 2022

Steph Jowett
Steph Jowett
Affiliation:
Queensland University of Technology
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Summary

This chapter introduces the book by providing some background and context to the medico-legal nexus for treatment of trans youth with gender dysphoria in Australia, England and Wales. The guiding research questions for the book are outlined, followed by the structure of chapters. The chapter descriptions are interwoven with the relevant methods employed to examine the law in the relevant jurisdictions. Lastly, the scope and limitations of the book are noted to guide future researchers in this area.

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Consent for Medical Treatment of Trans Youth , pp. 1 - 11
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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  • Introduction
  • Steph Jowett, Queensland University of Technology
  • Book: Consent for Medical Treatment of Trans Youth
  • Online publication: 04 October 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009082761.001
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  • Introduction
  • Steph Jowett, Queensland University of Technology
  • Book: Consent for Medical Treatment of Trans Youth
  • Online publication: 04 October 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009082761.001
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  • Introduction
  • Steph Jowett, Queensland University of Technology
  • Book: Consent for Medical Treatment of Trans Youth
  • Online publication: 04 October 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009082761.001
Available formats
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