Ethics of Gender Affirming Care | Dr. Patrick Lappert | Interviews

Renowned plastic surgeon and US Navy veteran Dr. Patrick Lappert discusses ethics of cosmetic surgery and gender affirming care with the Paradox Institute's Cynthia Breheny.

Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EHA...

Chapters:
00:15:53 - Are there elective cosmetic procedures comparable to gender affirming care procedures?
00:33:44 - What makes a surgery unethical?
00:48:47 - What restrictions are there for extreme procedures?
00:54:07 - Not turning down procedures
01:04:09 - Have you ever questioned your practice?
01:07:40 - Every part of your body explains itself
01:11:06 - Who can define ethics?
01:17:10 - Transgender identity is a psychological issue
01:23:22 - Do you have relatives that object to what you do?
01:26:31 - If a patient ever wanted to reverse a surgery, would you feel responsible?
01:37:50 - Who is liable when a patient sues for malpractice?
01:46:00 - What does "do no harm" mean to you?
01:51:45 - How do you ensure a correct diagnosis?
01:55:43 - Relationship between history and diagnosis
01:59:36 - Follow-up protocols
02:03:33 - What are the ethical parameters for removal of healthy body parts?
02:07:42 - What have you learned from past patients who were not happy with their results?