Supreme Court conversion therapy decision could ripple through medicine
Why it matters: The ruling could redefine the scope of state medical board authority over speech-related medical practices nationwide.
- Supreme Court's ruling could narrow the authority of state medical boards.
- State medical boards may lose power over care involving speech, specifically in the context of conversion therapy.
The Supreme Court's recent decision regarding gender and sexuality "conversion therapy" is poised to significantly curtail the power of state medical boards, particularly concerning regulations that impact speech-based medical care.
