The DOJ is Being Weaponized against Gender-Affirming Physicians with Crystal Beal, DO, QueerDoc | EP511

About this episode

Dr. Crystal Beal discusses their experience with a DOJ subpoena related to gender-affirming care and the implications for physicians.

When the Department of Justice subpoenas a small queer medical practice for providing gender-affirming care, what happens next? Dr. Crystal Beal shares their personal story of receiving a DOJ subpoena, fighting back with the ACLU, and why this battle matters for all physicians.

People in this episode

Host: Bradley B. Block, MD

Guest: Crystal Beal

Topics covered

• gender-affirming care
• DOJ subpoena
• queer medical practice
• physician rights
• ACLU involvement

Keywords

• gender-affirming care
• Department of Justice
• subpoena
• ACLU
• queer medical practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Justice, ACLU, QueerDoc

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