A federal judge ruled that the government must restore access to health-related webpages and datasets removed under President Trump's executive order promoting the use of 'sex' instead of 'gender'. Doctors for America, who filed the lawsuit, argued that the removal hindered patient care and research.
A federal judge has ruled that the government must restore access to health-related webpages and datasets that were removed from public view. This ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by Doctors for America, a non-profit group representing over 27,000 physicians and medical trainees.
The group argued that President Donald Trump's executive order, which directed agencies to use the term 'sex' instead of 'gender' in federal policies and documents, led to the removal of crucial information from websites like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Doctors for America claimed that the scrubbed material, including reports on HIV prevention, CDC webpages for clinicians on reproductive health care, and an FDA study on 'sex differences in the clinical evaluation of medical products', hindered patient care, research, and doctors' ability to communicate with patients. They argued that this removal created a dangerous gap in scientific data, potentially impacting the response to disease outbreaks and delaying necessary treatment.During a hearing, the judge questioned if the removal of online material harmed the public. Doctors for America's attorney argued that the doctors' interests aligned with their patients, and that the lack of access to information ultimately affected 'everyday Americans' seeking medical care. The judge agreed, stating that if doctors couldn't provide proper care due to missing information, some individuals might not receive treatment, including for life-threatening conditions. This ruling compels the government to restore access to the removed health resources, ensuring that physicians have the necessary information to effectively treat their patients
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