The medical field has come a long way in acknowledging and accommodating the needs of people from different gender identities and sexual orientations.
There is still much work to be done in...
Healthcare is an important aspect of life that ensures good physical and mental health for individuals.
There are challenges faced by some people who identify as queer when it comes to accessing...
The issue of queerphobia has been prevalent in various societies for years, which may lead to unfair treatment towards LGBTQ+ individuals when accessing healthcare services. Queerphobia is defined as...
The history of medicine has been marked by many controversies and challenges, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ populations. Medical professionals have often used their power and authority to target...
Medical practitioners play an important role in ensuring that their patients receive quality healthcare services without experiencing discrimination based on their gender identity or sexual...
What is Patient-Centered Care?
Patient-centered care is an approach to healthcare that prioritizes the needs, values, and preferences of patients in decision making. It involves engaging patients...
Moral Responsibility in Healthcare Systems to Acknowledge Medical Injustices Committed Against Gay Individuals
Medical institutions have played an important role in shaping society's perception of...
The ethics of sexual healthcare involves navigating complex considerations related to privacy, consent, confidentiality, competency, communication, and cultural humility. In contemporary Western...
One of the most important ethical considerations for healthcare providers is ensuring that their patients have informed consent before receiving any treatment. Informed consent involves providing...
The subject of informed consent in healthcare is an important one, particularly when it comes to gender-affirming care for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Informed consent involves providing...