Investigation Finds Allegations of Misconduct at Transgender Center Unsubstantiated

An investigation by Washington University into the Transgender Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital found that allegations of misconduct, including gender-affirming surgeries to children under 18, rushed psychological evaluations, and lack of parental consent, were "unsubstantiated." The report found that doctors at the facility were adhering to appropriate standards of care and were not providing prescriptions to minors without appropriate parental consent. The university did conclude that the center should take a "more detailed and formalized approach" to the process of documenting parental consent and obtaining custody documentation.