Fatphobia, BMI, & Gender-Affirming Surgery
Response: Fatphobia, BMI, & Gender-Affirming Surgeries
We respond to a Letter to the Editor regarding "Principlism and contemporary ethical considerations for providers of transgender health care." We address criticisms by Castle & Klein (2024) of blatant fatphobia related to the ethical elements concerning BMI restrictions for gender-affirming surgery. Our response corrects several mischaracterizations of the article and clarifies our position. My co-authors and I remain focused on advocating for patient-centered, ethically sound, evidence-based, and equitable healthcare policies.
Original Article free online here.
Response: Castle & Klein’s (2024) Pointing out anti-fat bias in BMI restrictions discourse: Response to Allen et al. (2024).
Reply: Allen et al., (2024) Clarifying our stance on BMI and accessibility in gender-affirming surgery: A commitment to inclusive care and dialogue – A reply to Castle & Klein (2024).
Author’s Original Manuscript (AOM) version: free.
