Elderly LGBT individuals face unique challenges due to their intersecting identities, including social exclusion, economic disadvantages, health disparities, and limited access to services. This...
Healthcare Systems Implementing Comprehensive LGBTQ-Inclusive Practices
Healthcare systems around the world have begun to recognize that they must include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and...
Empathy is an important aspect in all areas of life, including healthcare, education, and employment. It refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their...
Euthanasia is a highly controversial issue that has been debated for decades, both ethically and legally. While some people believe that it should be allowed under certain circumstances, others argue...
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of providing adequate healthcare for all individuals regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
There is still significant work...
The United States is home to an aging population, including many LGBTQ adults who have experienced significant health disparities due to discrimination and stigma. In addition to the general...
How Does Queer Stigma Manifest Not Only Socially But Medically?
Queer stigma manifests differently depending on the environment.
It can be expressed through verbal abuse and violence in public...
The historical context for this discussion is that medical discourses have been instrumental in defining normative categories of human experience such as gender identity and sexual orientation. These...
Hidden discrimination against LGBT individuals in healthcare refers to unintentional or subtle prejudices that are present within healthcare systems and practitioners, which negatively impact their...
The current lack of inclusivity for LGBTQ patients in mainstream healthcare settings has resulted in significant disparities in access to services, health outcomes, and overall patient satisfaction....