Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
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"I am absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
— Dame Hilary Cass , Academic
"The trial was essential to answer the question about whether these drugs are helpful or not."
— Dame Hilary Cass , Academic
"I have felt uncomfortable and uneasy about some of the challenges raised by this matter."
— James Murray , Politician
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Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
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