Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Board of Medicine
 
Guidance Document Change: Board of Medicine guidance on conversion therapy
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12/10/19  5:37 pm
Commenter: Mary Feamster

Conversion “therapy” is unethical
 

I am writing to express support for a ban on conversion “therapy”, which is unethical and only leads to harmful effects. This approach is not backed by science or supported by professional associations. The evidence verifies that this is a harmful practice that cannot be sanctioned by any provider who has taken an oath to “ do no harm”.  Conversion “therapy” is not healthcare. 

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