The topic of gender identity and sexual orientation has been highly politicized for many years. Recently, there have been increased efforts to promote greater acceptance and inclusion within...
Scarce medical resources are limited resources that must be shared among many people in need. Marginalized sexual and gender populations include groups such as LGBTQIA+ individuals, sex workers,...
How does intersectionality influence ethical approaches to healthcare access for LGBTQ+ individuals with multiple marginalized identities? Intersectionality is the recognition that people have...
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,...
There has been a growing awareness that many healthcare and educational systems contain implicit bias against people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex,...
Ethics Guiding Healthcare Institutions for Inclusivity
Healthcare institutions are responsible for ensuring the provision of quality medical care to all individuals regardless of their gender...
As a healthcare provider, I have an ethical responsibility to provide equal and fair medical care to all patients, including those who identify as queer. Queerphobia refers to prejudice against...
Healthcare providers have a responsibility to provide high quality care to all patients regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Queer people may face unique challenges when it...
Medical education plays an important role in shaping how healthcare providers view and treat patients who identify as LGBTQ+. Integrating queer lived experiences into medical curricula can help...
Empathy is an essential component of providing quality healthcare to all patients, including transgender individuals. Inclusivity means providing care that considers a patient's unique needs,...