Prominent youth gender medicine clinician faces negligence lawsuit in Los Angeles

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Johanna Olson-Kennedy, a prominent youth gender medicine clinician, is facing a lawsuit from a former patient who claims negligence. She has led the Center for Transyouth at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles since 2012. Olson-Kennedy is known for her significant role in youth gender medicine and is involved in a major NIH-funded research initiative. She is also the president-elect of the United States Professional Association for Transgender Health. This lawsuit marks a notable development in the ongoing discussions surrounding youth gender care in the U.S. and highlights increasing scrutiny of medical practices in this field.


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