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Abstract
The clinical management of intersex has undergone a significant change in values. Whereas in former times, benevolent medical paternalism was the rule, today, the patient's right to respect for dignity and self-determination is given priority. This paper discusses ethical considerations shaping the modern therapeutic management of intersex conditions that do not entail acute health risks. It concludes with basic ethical guidelines for clinical practice.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20616524 DOI: 10.1159/000316232
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sex Dev ISSN: 1661-5425 Impact factor: 1.824