The Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos) proposed a comprehensive national study coordinated by the Directorate-General of Health (Direção-Geral da Saúde or DGS) to evaluate healthcare and long-term clinical outcomes for youth undergoing gender transition. Association head Carlos Cortes defended the need for solid clinical data and individualized assessments during a parliamentary hearing discussing legislative proposals from the PSD, Chega, and CDS. The proposals under parliamentary review address requirements for medical evaluations during transition procedures.
Medical Association Urges National Study on Youth Gender Transition
Wednesday, 14 October 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Ordem dos Médicos is Portugal’s professional medical association that registers doctors, enforces ethical rules and can discipline members. It issues formal opinions and can challenge health policies or laws, so its objections matter when a programme like the Waitlist Recovery Programme changes how patients are referred or treated.
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- The Portuguese Medical Association proposes a study to the DGS to evaluate the monitoring of young people undergoing gender transitionrtp.pt ·
- Proposal for evaluation process of young people changing genderobservador.pt ·
- The Portuguese Medical Association proposes a study to the DGS to evaluate the care provided to young people transitioning genderdn.pt ·
