Fascinating, if dispiriting, analysis from : "Ireland’s flirtation with liberalism may be coming to an end" irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/0…

My review of Hannah Barnes's book on the Tavistock is out. A rigorously reported & fascinating account that raises so many qs about medical ethics, healthcare funding & the care of children. "Behind the Demise of the Tavistock Gender Clinic" undark.org/2023/03/24/boo… via Undark Magazine

My review of Hadley Freeman 's book about anorexia - a fab & insightful read. "Book Review: A Personal Journey to Understand Anorexia" undark.org/2023/04/28/boo…… via Undark Magazine

U.S. politicians have been citing European policies as they ban or limit access to gender-affirming care. DrFriedaKlotz reports on what’s behind the changing attitudes in Finland, Sweden, France, and other countries: theatlantic.com/health/archive…

My recent article for The Atlantic sheds light on diverging approaches to pediatric gender care taking shape in Europe: theatlantic.com/health/archive…

Coercive control became a crime in Ireland in 2019. It's a hidden, insidious form of abuse, as this piece describes: ‘It creeps up on you slowly and quickly at the same time’ irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/0… #WomensRights

“It was almost impossible ... to have a discussion about these things.” Did College Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates Go Too Far? undark.org/2023/09/18/col… via Undark Magazine

Thanks to everyone who spoke to me for this story. I learned that treatment for this complex condition is much more uncertain than we might think. "The Challenge of Providing Treatment for Children With Anorexia" undark.org/2023/11/13/tre… via Undark Magazine

Snip or Skip? The Complicated Debate Over Circumcision. undark.org/2024/01/01/con… via Undark Magazine

I am allocated 2 non-consecutive visiting hours per day (2.30-3.30pm, 7-8pm) to see my elderly Mom who is gravely ill. I live abroad, am in Dublin for one week but my request for additional time with my Mom on compassionate grounds was rejected. Why so cruel St James's Hospital?

Update - there was a meeting and I have gained an additional period of visiting time. I'm feeling better. Thanks for the support!!!

My latest for Undark Magazine, for anyone who missed it. Thx to everyone I spoke to, and my lovely editor. It's a tricky but fascinating debate.

Ireland's mother-and-baby homes saga never fails to shock. "Compensation scheme for medical trial victims at mother and baby homes to open, but GSK won’t contribute" -irishtimes.com/health/2024/01…

Some good news - Amid Pushback, the USGS Decides to Restore Its Pesticide Database undark.org/2024/02/29/usg… via Undark Magazine

Your Child's Medicine Probably Wasn't Fully Vetted. Here's Why. undark.org/2024/03/04/chi… via Undark Magazine

Germany, known for sorting kids into college and vocational tracks, takes a more flexible approach - The Hechinger Report hechingerreport.org/germany-known-…

The U.S. can learn from Germany's apprenticeship and vocational training program to improve career education. DrFriedaKlotz The Hechinger Report Germany, known for sorting kids into college and vocational tracks, takes a more flexible approach hechingerreport.org/germany-known-…

"In the past few years, a gulf has opened up among physicians over fundamental questions about how best to respond to young people who seek medical treatment related to their gender identity." via DrFriedaKlotz undark.org/2024/05/20/ped…

Pediatric Transgender Care and the Contentious Rise of SEGM undark.org/2024/05/20/ped… via Undark Magazine

My latest for Undark. Thanks to the researchers and women who shared their stories. "Balancing Act: Pregnancy and Bipolar Disorder" undark.org/2024/09/09/bal… via Undark Magazine