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...
Many individuals from the LGBTQ+ community face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare due to various reasons such as stigma, bias, and discrimination. These structural inequalities...
Many people experience discrimination based on their gender identity or sexual orientation when seeking healthcare services due to social stigma and lack of understanding among providers. This...
One of the key challenges faced by healthcare providers is navigating the intricate balance between providing optimal care to their patients while also ensuring that they maintain strict...