Legal problematic of intersexual states. The Colombian case

Authors

  • Sandra Patricia Duque Quintero Universidad de Antioquia
  • Patricia González Sánchez Universidad de Antioquia
  • Catalina Velásquez Acevedo Universidad de Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iatreia.8450

Keywords:

Autonomy, Dignity, Informed consent, Intersexual states, Minors, Pseudohermaphroditism

Abstract

This is a reflection article based on research. In it, we describe the legal issues raised by intersexual states in minors. Individual rights and the way in which authorization should be given for certain medical and surgical treatments are analyzed in the perspective of the informed consent theory. We emphasize on the need to combine legal, medical, and bioethical knowledge with the aim of building a theoretical and practical framework for approaching this problematic. The Colombian Constitutional Court established certain legal parameters for reaching decisions in cases of children with intersexual states.

However, each case poses different challenges and should be approached with the aim of optimizing benefits for the patient.

 

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Author Biographies

Sandra Patricia Duque Quintero, Universidad de Antioquia

Profesora-investigadora Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas, grupo de investigación Derecho y Sociedad Categoria A colciencias.

Patricia González Sánchez, Universidad de Antioquia

Profesora investigadora y coordinadora del grupo de investigación Derecho y Sociedad, línea de investigación Vida, Derecho y Ética, adscrito a la Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad de Antioquia.

Catalina Velásquez Acevedo, Universidad de Antioquia

Profesora investigadora del grupo de investigación Derecho y Sociedad, línea de investigación Vida, Derecho y Ética, adscrito a la Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad de Antioquia.

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Published

2010-08-25

How to Cite

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Duque Quintero SP, González Sánchez P, Velásquez Acevedo C. Legal problematic of intersexual states. The Colombian case. Iatreia [Internet]. 2010 Aug. 25 [cited 2025 Jan. 22];23(3):Pág. 204-211. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/8450

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 3

Section

Original research

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