The Scottish government was criticised for releasing its response on the day after the general election.
Scottish Conservative deputy leader Meghan Gallacher described the move as a “cowardly attempt to sneak this out when everyone’s gaze is elsewhere”.
She added that it was “not good enough” that MSPs would have to wait weeks before questioning the government.
The findings – carried out by a multi-disciplinary team commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland – also found that each care plan should include “a full assessment of the child’s needs, both psychological and physical.”
Professor Graham Ellis, Scotland’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer said the team had examined the Cass report from a “clinical perspective” while remembering that all children should grow up “safe, respected and supported.”
He added: “At the heart of this question are children and young people in distress, and our ambition must remain focused on meeting their needs with holistic, person-centred care as close to home as practical.
“The Cass Review identified the need to ensure that gender identity services for young people are more closely aligned with other areas of clinical practice, and that responsibility for the full range of services required should extend beyond specialist services.”