There are several structural inequities and implicit biases among healthcare providers that can negatively impact LGBTQ+ patient's well-being, trust, and access to care. One of these is the lack of...
Systemic barriers in healthcare settings have been identified as one of the most significant contributors to the disparities experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals when it comes to accessing quality...
The psychological impact of systemic discrimination against queer individuals in healthcare settings is significant and can have lasting effects on their mental health and well-being. Research has...
Healthcare professionals are expected to provide care that is free from bias, but this expectation is challenging when it comes to treating LGBTQ+ patients. While many individuals in the LGBTQ+...
There has been increasing recognition of the impact that heteronormative bias can have on healthcare systems. Heteronormativity refers to the assumption that everyone is either cisgender male or...
There has been an increased focus on gender identity and sexual orientation in relation to patient care. This has led to greater recognition that healthcare providers must be sensitive to the unique...
Systemic inequities in healthcare are an issue that affect all members of society, but they disproportionately impact certain groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals. These inequalities can be...
The lack of awareness about LGBTQ+ communities' health needs makes it difficult for healthcare providers to provide adequate treatment. This is evident from the fact that many people who identify as...
LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges when it comes to their health and wellbeing due to multiple intersecting factors such as race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, religion, disability status,...
Older LGBTQ+ adults face several challenges related to their identity, such as discrimination and exclusion from services and supports available to others. These factors contribute to social...