The topic of confidentiality and patient privacy is an important one for all medical professionals, but it takes on added significance when dealing with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
The social invisibility and marginalization of elderly LGBTQ populations is an issue that has been largely ignored in both academic and popular discourse. This phenomenon is particularly problematic...
Healthcare inequalities faced by the LGBTQ+ community are rooted in discriminatory policies, attitudes, and beliefs that deny access to quality care for this marginalized group. Systemic...
The idea that homosexuality is an abnormal condition requiring treatment dates back to the late nineteenth century when Sigmund Freud believed it was caused by childhood experiences.
His theories...
There has been an increasing awareness of the negative impact that the medicalization and stigmatization of homosexuality have had on individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. This phenomenon can be traced...
The topic of aging within the LGBTQ+ community has been largely understudied, which means that there is limited research available to understand how members of this community experience the aging...
Addressing Systemic Inequities in Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Communities
Healthcare is essential for everyone's wellbeing.
Some communities face barriers when it comes to accessing quality care due...
Emotional abuse is a type of violence that can take many forms, including verbal, physical, psychological, and economic. In LGBTQ relationships, this phenomenon often manifests itself in unique ways...
The history of medicine is filled with examples of how societal attitudes towards certain conditions have influenced their diagnosis and treatment. One such example is the historical medicalization...
Since the beginning of the 21st century, digital technologies such as social media platforms, messaging apps, video chat software, mobile devices, online forums, and websites have profoundly impacted...