We will discuss the topic of queer health experiences and their role in medical research. We will explore the ways that the erasure of these experiences has impacted policy and practice, examine how...
The history of medicine has played a significant role in shaping contemporary societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people, particularly in terms of their access to healthcare services and policies....
In many countries around the world, including the United States, healthcare systems are largely focused on heterosexual norms. This means that many people who identify as queer, transgender, gender...
Queerness encompasses all non-heterosexual identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, pansexual, aromantic, polyamorous, demisexual, and others. Queerness is...
Institutional Reforms for LGBTQ Healthcare Services
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique health challenges that require specific attention in medical settings. These issues include physical and...
Intersectionality is the study of how multiple identities such as race, gender, class, ability, and sexual orientation interact to create unique experiences and challenges for individuals. This...
The issue of biased healthcare services towards queer people has been an ongoing debate for many years now. Queer individuals face challenges accessing quality medical attention because their needs...
There has been an increasing trend towards the medicalization of queer identities, which refers to the notion that non-heterosexual identities are pathological conditions that require diagnosis and...
The historical pathologization and medicalization of homosexuality have had a profound impact on contemporary societal attitudes, healthcare practices, and ethical frameworks relating to queer...
Healthcare systems often fall short when it comes to providing quality care for queer patients. Queer individuals may experience discrimination based on their identity, which can lead to poorer...