The following are some ways that queer perspectives can challenge assumptions of universal benefit in biomedical innovation:
1. Queer perspectives highlight how healthcare systems often privilege...
Queer theory is an academic discipline that explores how social norms related to gender, sexuality, and power shape societies' identities and structures. It has become increasingly relevant in recent...
Clinical trials play an important role in medical research, allowing scientists to test new treatments for diseases and conditions.
There is currently a lack of gay representation in these trials,...
Medical professionals must be aware that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. Each patient has unique needs and preferences when it...
The ethical framework that guides inclusive and affirming healthcare practices for LGBTQ+ patients is based on the principle of respect for autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and...
Queer embodiment refers to how individuals express their gender identities and sexual orientations through physical appearance, mannerisms, behaviors, dress codes, speech patterns, and other...
Let's define what we mean when we talk about LGBTQ+ inclusive health and social services. These are medical and social resources that specifically target the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
The elderly population of LGBTQ+ individuals is often ignored and their specific needs are left unattended to. This leaves them vulnerable to discrimination and neglect from both family members and...
The healthcare system has historically been known to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (+) individuals due to societal norms and beliefs. Prejudice towards this...
The healthcare system has long been plagued by structural inequalities and implicit biases that have led to poorer outcomes for certain groups, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. To address...