The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 459. Texas Children's Hospital Exposed for Illegal Gender Affirming Care | Dr. Eithan Haim
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Jun 27, 2024 
Dr. Eithan Haim, a trauma surgeon and whistleblower, shares his harrowing journey exposing illegal gender-affirming care at Texas Children’s Hospital. He discusses the ethical dilemmas that led him to speak out when many remained silent. Dr. Haim highlights the emotional toll on patients and practitioners, as well as the intimidation he faced from authorities after revealing hidden practices. The conversation urges a critical reevaluation of medical guidelines for children amidst rising concerns over the potential harms of such interventions.
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Strength in Numbers
- Find allies you can trust when facing a similar situation.
- Multiple voices are harder to silence or discredit than a single one.
Story Breaks and Bill Passes
- After five months of trying, Dr. Haim connected with Christopher Rufo, who published the story.
- The story's release led to a Texas bill banning the exposed interventions with bipartisan support.
Aftermath of the Story
- Following the story, another whistleblower emerged, and the Attorney General launched an investigation.
- The hospital CEO then announced the program's closure in line with SB14.