Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
Guidance Document Change: Board of Medicine guidance on conversion therapy
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12/5/19  8:13 pm
Commenter: Terry

People, NOT the government, have the right to choose the therapy they desire!
 
  • Parents are responsible for their children and any of their challenges and are in the best position to ensure their wellbeing and therefore have the right to choose therapy of their choice if and when needed.
     
  • Under Virginia law, parents have the fundamental right to make decisions regarding the upbringing, education and care of their children.
     
  • There ALWAYS needs to be options for families and individuals who want to make an informed decision and this proposal would deny this freedom.
     
  • Licensed medical professionals with years of education and experience should not be removed from the process of helping children or adults work through their physical, mental and emotional struggles.  
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