Ethical Principles to Guide Healthcare Systems for Preventing Discrimination Against LGBT Individuals
Discrimination is an important social issue that affects many aspects of life, including...
Healthcare systems around the world have made significant progress towards providing better care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals.
These changes are far from...
LGBT perspectives have unique insights into euthanasia that can inform broader discussions about this controversial issue. Euthanasia refers to the intentional termination of life by action taken to...
The medical establishment has a long and fraught history with the LGBT community that includes both positive and negative contributions. On one hand, doctors have played an important role in helping...
Healthcare is essential to ensure that people receive proper medical care when they are ill. It also ensures that individuals who need preventative care can get it before their condition...
Stigma manifestation in heteronormative medical systems
In many medical settings, there is a prevalence of heteronormativity – an assumption that heterosexuality is the norm. This can lead to the...
The issue of healthcare denial has been an increasingly significant problem for many people who belong to certain minority groups such as LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of color, immigrants, low-income...
Medical systems have been granted the power to determine an individual's gender based on their physical characteristics. This has led to many ethical dilemmas regarding individuals who identify as...
Introduction to Healthcare Institutions
Healthcare institutions are organizations that provide medical and support services for individuals' physical and emotional well-being. They aim to promote...
Sexual identity is often understood as a binary concept - either male or female - but for many people, this does not reflect their experience. Non-binary individuals may identify as neither...