Moral philosophy is the study of what makes actions right or wrong and how people can be motivated to do good things. It covers issues related to ethics, morality, justice, responsibility,...
Sexual orientation is a personal choice that individuals make for themselves and should be respected as such. Medical practitioners must uphold their professional duty to provide care without...
The field of healthcare has undergone significant changes over the past decades, one of which is the recognition of a broader range of sexual and gender identities beyond cisgender and heterosexual...
As a bisexual individual, I have experienced numerous situations in various medical settings that have impacted my trust in healthcare providers. From uncomfortable interactions to misdiagnoses, it...
Hidden forms of discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals have been pervasive in many areas, including healthcare. These include denial of access to care, verbal harassment and abuse, physical...
In today's society, there is increasing pressure for medical practitioners to properly identify patients based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. This can be challenging due to the...
What is meant by "sexual orientation"?
In modern medicine, sexual orientation refers to an individual's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction. It can be expressed along...
The medical community faces many ethical dilemmas when it comes to caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients. One such dilemma is how to balance personal beliefs with...
Healthcare institutions must take proactive steps to eliminate discrimination among their staff and patients. Discrimination is an issue that affects all aspects of healthcare, from diagnosis and...
A common experience for many bisexual people is dealing with medical bias or assumptions about their sexuality. This can include being told they are "just experimenting" or that their identity is...