Doctor Refuses Hormone Blocker for Trans Teen | Vancouver News

A British Columbia family doctor faced a $28,100 penalty after refusing to administer a puberty blocker to a transgender teen, citing religious objections — but a human rights tribunal ruled his actions discriminatory. The teen, known as Child Q, had been prescribed Lupron by an endocrinologist to help manage her mental health during puberty; she and her family preferred in-person administration. The doctor claimed his faith conflicted with the treatment, but the tribunal found no such conflict — his refusal stemmed from discomfort and lack of experience, not genuine religious objection. Lupron, while tied to gender identity care, isn’t a reassignment drug, so it didn’t violate his stated beliefs about God’s creation. The tribunal emphasized that denying care to vulnerable youth based on gender identity is unacceptable, even if the doctor’s intent wasn’t malicious. His request to keep the teen’s identity private was denied, as the tribunal found no evidence he faced greater risks than providers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/958e8f0fce0dbf38