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PREVENTATIVE CARE STRATEGIES MAY HARM QUEER COMMUNITIES A FOCUS ON SEXUALITY AND RELATIONSHIPS

The concept of "preventative healthcare" refers to measures that individuals take to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing before illness occurs. This includes regular checkups with doctors,...

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QUEER TEMPORALITY CHALLENGES TRADITIONAL NOTIONS OF AGING, LIFE PROGRESSION, AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVES

The concept of time is fundamental to all aspects of human existence. It shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us, informing how we structure our lives, make decisions, and...

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HOW QUEERIDENTIFYING STUDENTS CAN NAVIGATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BIAS?

Anticipation of Prejudice in Medical Settings
Queer-identifying students experience significant emotional distress when they expect discrimination from healthcare providers due to their gender...

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THE IMPACT OF QUEERPHOBIA ON LGBTQ+ HEALTHCARE ACCESS & TREATMENT

Queerphobia is a form of discrimination based on nonconforming gender identities and sexual orientations, which is common in medical settings. It is often expressed through explicit behaviors such as...

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OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS

In today's society, there are still many challenges that queer individuals face when accessing healthcare, mental health services, and community resources. One major factor is the intersectionality...

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HOW TO PROVIDE EQUAL AND FAIR MEDICAL CARE TO ALL PATIENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO IDENTIFY AS QUEER

As a healthcare provider, I have an ethical responsibility to provide equal and fair medical care to all patients, including those who identify as queer. Queerphobia refers to prejudice against...

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SEXUALITY, GENDER IDENTITY, AND HEALTHCARE: A CALL TO ACTION FOR INCLUSIVE CARE

The healthcare system has long been plagued by structural inequalities and implicit biases that have led to poorer outcomes for certain groups, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. To address...

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HOW TO ADDRESS QUEERPHOBIA IN HEALTHCARE: TACKLING DISCRIMINATION AND IMPROVING CARE

Queerphobia is a term used to describe discrimination against people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise gender nonconforming within medical institutions. This type of...

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HOW SYSTEMIC DISCRIMINATION AGAINST QUEER INDIVIDUALS IMPACTS THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The psychological impact of systemic discrimination against queer individuals in healthcare settings is significant and can have lasting effects on their mental health and well-being. Research has...

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OVERCOMING BIASES AGAINST NONHETEROSEXUAL IDENTITIES IN HEALTHCARE FOR IMPROVED PATIENT OUTCOMES

There has been an increased focus on gender identity and sexual orientation in relation to patient care. This has led to greater recognition that healthcare providers must be sensitive to the unique...

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