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Identifying as LGBTQ+ is ___ a mental illness or disorder
mental illness
Stigma towards LGBTQ+ patients is present among ______ providers
healthcare
28% of LGBT patients reported postponing care for fear of ______
discrimination
1 in 4 individuals experienced health insurance issues due to being ______
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50% of LGBT patients reports seeing providers who were unable to address their needs due to lack of ______
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48% of individuals reported having at least one negative experience with a healthcare ______
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She excused ______ from the meeting
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Most frequently used to describe men who are attracted primarily to other men, although it can be used for men and women. A person who is attracted primarily to members of the same gender is ______.
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Attracted to both people of the same and opposite sex is known as ______
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A person who is attracted primarily to members of the opposite sex is considered ______
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No sexual attraction towards other people is known as ______
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The LGBTQ+ community is at a higher risk for experiencing mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and personality disorders. This is due to mental health ______.
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Collecting SOGI information should happen ______
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Update intake forms with ______ language: How would you like our staff to refer to you?
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What was your sex assigned at ______?
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How would you best describe your ______?
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What name would you like me to list on your medication ______?
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Who lives with ______?
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Someone whose gender identity aligns with the sex assigned at birth is called ______
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Someone who does not identify with a gender is ______
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MtF stands for male to ______
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Transition period may include social changes like name/pronouns and bio-physical changes like ______ therapy
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Individuals who do not identify as man or woman may describe themselves as gender ______
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Including pronouns in email signatures is a way to show ______
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Could your chart be under a different ______?
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Never assume, follow the patient’s lead with ______
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Respectfully clarify when a patient’s ______ or gender identity do not match what is on record
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If you mess up, apologize and move ______
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Stigma towards LGBTQ+ patients is present among ______ providers
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Study Notes
LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
- 28% of LGBT patients reported postponing care due to fear of discrimination
- 1 in 4 individuals experienced health insurance issues due to being transgender
- 50% of LGBT patients reported seeing providers who were unable to address their needs due to lack of knowledge
- 24% of respondents did not see a doctor when they needed to due to fear of mistreatment
- 28% did not see a doctor when they needed to in the last 12 months due to cost
- 48% of individuals reported having at least one negative experience with a healthcare provider
Gender Identity vs. Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity: inherent sense of being male, female, both, or neither regardless of physical sex characteristics
- Sexual Orientation: inherent or immutable enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to other people
Common Gender Identity Terminology
- Cisgender: someone whose gender identity aligns with the sex assigned at birth
- Transgender: someone whose gender identity differs from the cultural expectations based on the sex assigned at birth
- Agendered: someone who does not identify with a gender
- MtF (male to female): born male, but transitioned to female
- FtM (female to male): born female, but transitioned to male
- Transition: period during which a transgender individual adapts or presents themselves as a member of the other sex
- Non-Binary: individuals who do not identify as man or woman
- Intersex: individuals who are born with sexual anatomy and/or chromosome pattern that do not seem to fit typical definitions
Creating an Inclusive Healthcare Environment
- Respect pronouns by including them in email signatures, presentations, and more
- Offer and perform pertinent health screenings, such as depression and anxiety tests
- Ensure appropriate cancer screenings, such as breast cancer and cervical cancer tests
- Refer to financial counselors and/or care coordinators when needed to address barriers in insurance, housing, etc.
- Provide a welcoming environment with visual cues, such as LGBTQ+ educational brochures and non-discriminatory policy
- Collecting SOGI information should happen routinely
- Update intake forms with gender-inclusive language
Using Inclusive Language
- Examples of inclusive language: "Hi, my name is CC and I use she/her pronouns. What would you like me to call you?", "What name would you like me to list on your medication bottle?"
- Use of pronouns: she/her, he/him, they/them, ze/zir, xe/xem, and more
Sexual Orientation Terminology
- Heterosexual: attracted to people of the opposite sex
- Gay: attracted primarily to members of the same gender
- Bisexual: attracted to both people of the same and opposite sex
- Asexual: no sexual attraction towards other people
- Demisexual: sexual attraction only once a strong emotional connection has been made
- Pansexual: not limited in sexual choice or attraction with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity
- The "Q": can reflect someone "questioning" sexual orientation or gender identity, or can stand for "queer," the umbrella term describing people who identify their SOGI outside of societal norms
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Enhance your understanding of LGBTQ+ health with this quiz focusing on key terminology, healthcare disparities, and inclusive healthcare environments. Explore the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and how to create affirming spaces in healthcare settings.
