Ban on hormone blockers for minors, other changes to Alberta gender policies worry some families

Alberta doctors specializing in gender-affirming care are seeing a sudden influx of patients. Physician Dr. Ted Jablonski says there is significant desperation. “I’m being handcuffed in regards to being able to do what I know is correct — what I know is good medicine. And that is tragic. The government has no place there,” he said. The ban on hormone blockers for minors is part of a suite of gender policies that recently passed in the Alberta legislature. Some exemptions exist, including for those who are already prescribed the medication. LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have already promised to challenge the legislation in court, calling it discriminatory. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the bills are necessary to protect children and female athletes. As Sarah Offin reports, the clock is ticking for families of young people seeking access to services such as hormone therapy or surgeries. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10900427/alberta-transgender-bills/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #alberta #transgenderrights