Medical ethics are guidelines that govern the conduct of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and allied health workers. They dictate how these individuals must treat their...
Healthcare Education and Practice for LGBTQ Patients
Healthcare is essential for everyone, but some communities face challenges when accessing it due to discrimination based on their gender...
Doctors must always consider what is best for their patients, even if it means taking away some of their personal freedom. Patients have rights that doctors must respect, but these rights are limited...
A patient's medical history is an important aspect that guides clinicians in providing proper treatment for their patients. In addition to identifying the best course of action for the individual...
Covert discrimination is a form of prejudice that is often subtle but can have serious consequences for individuals who experience it. It occurs when someone displays bias towards another person...
In today's society, there is still much work to be done when it comes to ensuring that all individuals have access to equal and equitable medical care. This is particularly true for lesbian, gay,...
The topic of LGBTQ medical privacy has been gaining more attention recently due to various reasons. One reason is that there are different kinds of discrimination faced by this community when they go...
What frameworks ensure protection of LGBTQ patients' medical privacy in contexts where disclosure may lead to harm or discrimination?
Medical professionals are required to uphold patient...
How does stigma in healthcare systems affect preventive care uptake?
Stigma refers to negative attitudes and beliefs that are attached to certain aspects of human life such as gender, race,...
Gender identity refers to an individual's internal sense of self as male, female, non-binary, or something else. It encompasses various aspects of an individual's expression of their gender,...