Fatphobia, BMI, & Gender-Affirming Surgery

Written By Luke R. Allen, PhD

Response: Fatphobia, BMI, & Gender-Affirming Surgeries

We respond to a Letter to the Editor regarding "Principlism and contemporary ethical considerations for providers of transgender health care." We address criticisms by Castle & Klein (2024) of blatant fatphobia related to the ethical elements concerning BMI restrictions for gender-affirming surgery. Our response corrects several mischaracterizations of the article and clarifies our position. My co-authors and I remain focused on advocating for patient-centered, ethically sound, evidence-based, and equitable healthcare policies.

Luke R. Allen, PhD

Dr. Luke Allen is a licensed psychologist in Oregon and Nevada in full-time telehealth private practice. He has Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) in 33+ states granted by the PSYPACT commission. He specializes in gender care, LGBTQ+ health, anxiety, depression, & body-focused repetitive behaviors.

https://www.LukeAllenPhD.com
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