CBME Controversy: Madras HC seeks report from NMC on nclusion of 'Gender Identity Disorder' term in New MBBS Curriculum
The controversy regarding the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) 2024 guidelines continues as the Madras High Court has now expressed concerns about using the term "Gender Identity Disorder" in the new MBBS curriculum.
Taking note of this topic, which falls under the psychiatric competency, the HC bench comprising Justice N. Anand Venkatesh once again clarified that there is no psychological disorder involved in a person belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community and held that "such a mistaken understanding must be corrected by making appropriate changes in the curriculum. Unfortunately, once again the work “disorder” has found its place even in the new curriculum and it has to be immediately removed."
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