Supreme Court ruling on ‘conversion therapy’ puts medical talk in the hot seat
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The US Supreme Court has ruled that talk therapy is protected speech, not medical conduct, in a case involving 'conversion therapy' for minors. This decision may have wide-ranging ramifications for patients, therapists, and medical providers, and could impact the regulation of medical care delivered through speech.
The US Supreme Court has ruled on a case involving 'conversion therapy' for minors. The Court decided that talk therapy is speech, not conduct, and is protected by the First Amendment. This practice seeks to change sexual orientation or gender identity and is not backed by evidence. The case centered on a Colorado law banning state-licensed therapists from using this therapy. The ruling may impact the regulation of medical care delivered through speech. The decision has sparked concerns about the potential consequences for patients and therapists.
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