Ethics in Medicine: With a Special Focus on the Concepts of Sex and Gender in Intersex Management

Authors

Natascha Gruber, University of Vienna, Austria

Abstract

The article critiques the binary sex/gender system and its application in intersex medical management, arguing that it leads to harmful practices. It proposes a more flexible model to respect individual autonomy and reduce medical intervention, promoting ethical treatment that prioritizes patient consent and well-being.

Disciplines

Civil Rights and Discrimination | Law | Law and Gender | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Recommended Citation

Natascha Gruber, Ethics in Medicine: With a Special Focus on the Concepts of Sex and Gender in Intersex Management, 12 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 117 (2005).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol12/iss1/9