Healthcare systems often fall short when it comes to providing quality care for queer patients. Queer individuals may experience discrimination based on their identity, which can lead to poorer...
How can healthcare systems integrate LGBTQ-inclusive practices while addressing implicit biases among providers to improve patient outcomes?
LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges when accessing...
The effects of stigma on queer people's physical and mental health have been well documented, but little research has focused on how stigma in medical settings can harm them. One study found that...
Medical neglect is the deliberate withholding of necessary medical care, treatment, or attention from an individual or group. It can take many forms, including denial of access to healthcare...
The intersectionality of class, race, and sexuality can have significant implications for health care access for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. In this article, I will...
Systemic biases have always been an issue within the healthcare industry, but it is especially prevalent among LGBTQ individuals. These biases manifest themselves in various ways, such as denying...
Queerness and healthcare systems: Heteronormativity's harmful effects
The notion that heterosexuality is normal is deeply embedded in societal norms, institutions, and policies. This includes the...
There are several ways that stigma related to LGBTQ+ people can affect their experiences within the healthcare system, including accessing services, receiving appropriate treatment, and achieving...
The term "queer" refers to sexual orientation or gender identity that does not conform to traditional societal norms, such as heterosexuality and cisgender. Queer people may identify as lesbian, gay,...
The term "queer" refers to individuals who identify with nontraditional gender identities and sexual orientations outside the heteronormative framework. Queer people often face various forms of...