Attitudes toward  ‘Disorders of Sex Development’ nomenclature among physicians, genetic counselors, and mental health clinicians

In 2006, nomenclature referencing atypical sex development (i.e., ‘intersex’) was updated, and the term disorder of sex development (DSD) was formally introduced. Clinicians, patients, and parents, however, have not universally accepted the new terminology, and some continue to use different nomenclature. This inconsistency in terminology can lead to confusion among clinicians and patients, affect clinician–patient relationships, and interfere with the recommended multidisciplinary model for DSD care.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - August 14, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: L. Miller, E.A. Leeth, E.K. Johnson, I. Rosoklija, D. Chen, S.A. Aufox, C. Finlayson Source Type: research