What ethical and legal frameworks guide healthcare providers in safeguarding LGBTQ patient confidentiality in hostile social environments?
When treating patients who identify as lesbian, gay,...
The question of whether or not to have children is one that has been debated for centuries, and it is an issue that continues to be important today. In many countries around the world, individuals...
The idea that some people are born with a certain sexual identity has been questioned for centuries. Some cultures have believed that being gay is a choice made by individuals while others believe...
Feminist theories of embodiment seek to understand how gender and identity are constructed through social institutions and practices. Transgender people experience their own bodies as at odds with...
Protecting LGBTQ Patient Confidentiality in Sexually Diverse Environments
Patient confidentiality is an important ethical principle that healthcare providers must follow to ensure patients'...
Over the past century, society's views towards homosexuality have shifted significantly. Historically, being gay was seen as a mental illness, but that is no longer the case today. In this article, I...
How Should Autonomy Be Weighed Against Societal Concerns in Determining Eligibility for Gender-Affirming Care?
Autonomy is the ability to make choices about one's life based on personal values and...
The history of forced sterilization is deeply rooted in discriminatory policies that have been implemented throughout various periods, countries, and communities, particularly in relation to certain...
The concept of bodily autonomy is one that has been debated for centuries in medical ethics. It refers to the right of individuals to make decisions about their own bodies without external influence,...
Coercive medical interventions refer to any medical procedure that is forced upon an individual without their consent, often for political, social, or economic reasons. These interventions can range...