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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12/5/19  4:17 pm
Commenter: Thomas J. McCabe

GD 85-7 Violates Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Choice
 

Guidance Document 85-7 singles out a specific type of talk-therapy for censorship in violation of the First Amendment. In so doing it would limit choices people have in determining medical treatments for themselves or their children. Every adult should be free to pursue what they deem to be appropriate treatment in their individual circumstances. Parents in particular have the right to all options regarding the treatment of their children. GD 85-7 is a gross overreach on the part of the the Medical Board and should not be implemented.

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