In healthcare settings, microaggressions are subtle forms of discrimination that manifest through both verbal and nonverbal communication. These actions convey negative attitudes towards certain...
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: How microaggressions against lgbt patients affect trust, seeking healthcare services
There are many studies that suggest that previous bad experiences may negatively impact patients' future healthcare decisions.
Research has shown that women who have experienced gender bias during...
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Healthcare providers are often caught in an ethical dilemma when it comes to balancing their duty to protect patient privacy with their legal obligation to report abuse or neglect. In some cases,...
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: Sexual intimacy and relationship tensions: how healthcare providers struggle with ethical dilemmas
Misgendering is the act of referring to someone using the wrong gender pronouns, usually unintentionally. This can occur in many different situations, including medical settings. When patients are...
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: How misgendering patients affects trust in healthcare providers (and what you can do about it)