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The Cass Review- Interim Report

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rogdmum · 10/03/2022 09:12

The Cass Review Interim Report has been released. 112 pages long and it’s such a bloody relief to read common sense.

cass.independent-review.uk/publications/interim-report/

There’s so much in it, but emphasis on taking a holistic approach with a great chart on page 57 showing the complex presentations in and complex pathways.

And social transitioning has been recognised as an active intervention!

“Social transition – this may not
be thought of as an intervention or treatment, because it is not something
that happens within health services. However, it is important to view it as an active intervention because it may have significant effects on the child or young person in terms of their psychological functioning. There are different views on the benefits versus the harms of early social transition. Whatever position one takes, it is important to acknowledge that it is not a neutral act, and better information is needed about outcomes.” Pages 62/63

So much in it. So much. And there’s more to come as the review continues to work on the issues.

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SpinningTheSeedsOfLove · 10/03/2022 10:05

Thank you so much for the heads-up, @rogdmum.

You've been waiting a long time for this.

Signalbox · 10/03/2022 10:00

No evidence. What a surprise!

Signalbox · 10/03/2022 09:59

1.23. Evidence on the appropriate management of children and young people with gender incongruence and dysphoria is inconclusive both nationally and internationally.

2.18. The disagreement and polarisation is heightened when potentially irreversible treatments are given to children and young people, when the evidence base underlying the treatments is inconclusive, and when there is uncertainty about whether, for any particular child or young person, medical intervention is the best way of resolving gender-related distress.

Artichokeleaves · 10/03/2022 09:55

Because the specialist service has evolved rapidly and organically in response to demand, the clinical approach and overall service design has not been subjected to some of the normal quality controls that are typically applied when new or innovative treatments are introduced.

I wish I could add 'and has been heavily politically steered and stage managed' before 'in response to demand'. The huge amount of uncontested political lobby group interference, access and pressure is a serious part of this, particularly in regard to finding out why normal safeguarding did not effectively stand up to, and what impact this has had on ethics.

EmpressaurusWitchDoesntBurn · 10/03/2022 09:54

Phew.

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rogdmum · 10/03/2022 09:52

I agree there will be much tantrumming. But I’m fairly certain Dr Cass won’t be swayed by it.

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donquixotedelamancha · 10/03/2022 09:49

This bit was interesting.

Because the specialist service has evolved rapidly and organically in response to demand, the clinical approach and overall service design has not been subjected to some of the normal quality controls that are typically applied when new or innovative treatments are introduced.

Overall I think this report is really important. Whenever we see a post about a school or SS proposing social transition this needs to be the first piece of evidence we quote to show that it's actually an experimental medical procedure.

OhHolyJesus · 10/03/2022 09:36

I'm so happy to see this:

"important to acknowledge that it is not a neutral act, and better information is needed about outcomes."

Hugely important.

AlisonDonut · 10/03/2022 09:36

Yes, I forsee tantrumming.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 10/03/2022 09:34

Always good to have a copy archived.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 10/03/2022 09:34

I think she means they might take it down, if the TRAs make a fuss.

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rogdmum · 10/03/2022 09:30

Copy of what? The report is on the Cass Review website (link in first post)

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AlisonDonut · 10/03/2022 09:19

Have you kept a copy of that?

Just for future reference.

DomesticatedZombie · 10/03/2022 09:17

Wow. Great to hear. Thanks for the share, rogd. Here's to some common sense breaking out.