Researchers push back against ‘desexing’ medical language in letter to NHMRC

Researchers push back against ‘desexing’ medical language in letter to NHMRC

Researchers are pushing back against moves to “desex” medical language, claiming it could confuse health data and lead to serious medical errors.

In a letter to the National Health and Medical Research Council, they warn blurring sex and gender identity threatens to widen the female data gap.

Supporters argue transgender and gender-diverse people could be driven away if changes are blocked.