Discrimination based on sexual orientation is a serious problem that affects many aspects of life, including access to quality healthcare. People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Systemic Barriers to Healthcare and Psychological Stress Among LGBTQ Populations
The LGBTQ population is a minority group that faces numerous challenges when accessing healthcare due to various...
Anticipation of Prejudice in Medical Settings
Queer-identifying students experience significant emotional distress when they expect discrimination from healthcare providers due to their gender...
As a bisexual individual, I have experienced numerous situations in various medical settings that have impacted my trust in healthcare providers. From uncomfortable interactions to misdiagnoses, it...
Queerphobia is a form of discrimination based on nonconforming gender identities and sexual orientations, which is common in medical settings. It is often expressed through explicit behaviors such as...
The medical community faces many ethical dilemmas when it comes to caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients. One such dilemma is how to balance personal beliefs with...
There has been an increasing focus on the importance of recognizing and preventing healthcare discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This is especially important for lesbian,...
The following are some examples of how narratives of survival have contributed to the cultural identity and shared consciousness of the LGBT community:
1) Surviving through personal experiences:...
A common experience for many bisexual people is dealing with medical bias or assumptions about their sexuality. This can include being told they are "just experimenting" or that their identity is...
Implicit Biases Among Healthcare Professionals
Implicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that individuals hold towards certain groups of people without being aware of them. These...