Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8811814 | Journal of Pediatric Urology | 2017 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
A group of affected individuals and parents have negative views about the DSD terminology commonly used by medical professionals. Use of certain terms may affect the choice of healthcare provider/institution. Evaluation of DSD terminology in other affected individuals, and re-evaluation of current nomenclature, in collaboration with advocates, is needed.237Figure. Ratings of terms used in clinical care and to describe research studies.
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Authors
Emilie K. Johnson, Ilina Rosoklija, Courtney Finlayson, Diane Chen, Elizabeth B. Yerkes, Mary Beth Madonna, Jane L. Holl, Arlene B. Baratz, Georgiann Davis, Earl Y. Cheng,