Supreme Court conversion therapy decision could ripple through medicine
The US Supreme Court has ruled against Colorado's ban on licensed mental health providers engaging in gender and sexuality 'conversion therapy', potentially narrowing the authority of state medical boards to regulate aspects of health providers' care. The decision could have far-reaching implications for other forms of talk therapy, telehealth, and physician advice on Covid-19, vaccines, or reproductive care.
The US Supreme Court has made a ruling against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. This decision could affect how state medical boards regulate healthcare. The court ruled that the ban constitutes a restriction on speech due to a particular viewpoint. The therapist who challenged the law engages in talk therapy without prescribing medications or physical contact. The decision could have implications for other forms of talk therapy and telehealth. It may also affect how powerful standards of care are. The full reach of the decision will need to be tested in future legal challenges.
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