Hidden forms of discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals have been pervasive in many areas, including healthcare. These include denial of access to care, verbal harassment and abuse, physical...
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...
Institutional Bias and Discrimination Against LGBTQ Individuals in Healthcare
While many strides have been made towards improving LGBTQ rights and equality, there is still much work to be done in...
How can contemporary medical ethics and policy address and redress these legacies?
Medical professionals have an obligation to provide the highest quality care for their patients. This involves...
The history of queer medicine is characterized by struggles for equal access to care, discrimination, and unequal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual...
There has been a growing awareness of the need to improve access to healthcare for LGBTQIA+ individuals, who often face discrimination and barriers to care due to their sexual orientation, gender...
Ethics is the study of how humans make moral decisions that are informed by values, principles, and societal norms. Public health initiatives are designed to promote physical wellbeing, prevent...
Discrimination within healthcare institutions can have significant effects on individuals who experience it, leading to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. This phenomenon has been...
The LGBTQ+ community is often faced with significant challenges when it comes to accessing adequate health care services. This paper will explore the underlying factors that contribute to this...
Medical invisibility is an issue that disproportionately affects queer populations, especially those who are transgender and/or nonbinary. When it comes to accessing quality healthcare, queer...