Sexual Expression Terms: LGBTQ Definitions

Lesbian = A person born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies Gay = Individuals who are attracted to people regardless of their gender identity or biological sex Bisexual = People whose gender identity doesn't fit within the traditional binary of male and female Transgender = People who experience little or no sexual attraction to others

Queer = A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth Questioning = Individuals who are unsure or exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity Intersex = A woman who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women Asexual = Typically used to describe men who are attracted to other men but can be inclusive of all individuals who are attracted to the same gender

Pansexual = Similar to non-binary, it's a term used by individuals whose gender identity falls outside of the traditional categories of male or female Non-binary = An individual who is attracted to both their own gender and other genders Genderqueer = Originally used as a derogatory term, 'queer' has been reclaimed by some members of the LGBTQ+ community as an umbrella term to encompass sexual and gender identities that are not heterosexual or cisgender CSS = Styling web pages

Autonomy = Respect for everyone's decisions Beneficence = Duty and professional obligation as nurses Nonmaleficence = Avoidance of harm (body mind spirit) Justice = Fairness (arbitrary)

Veracity = Truthfulness Fidelity = Commitments Privacy = The physical body and of information Confidentiality = Only shared with those who need to know

Platinum Rule = Do unto others as they would want to be treated Non-judgmental communication = Be respectful and empathic Gender-neutral language usage = Use gender-neutral language when referring to partners Listening approach = Listen first to how your patients describe themselves and their partners

Professional values = Inform our nursing behaviors/actions Personal values = Guide our behaviors/actions Ethics vs. Morals = In nursing, you follow ethics and morals remain in the back seat Value clarification = Clarity: It implies transparency, precision, and coherence in communication or thought

Allyship = Is standing beside us when we need support Gender-inclusive language usage = Ask questions that do not assume heterosexuality Partner terminology = Instead of using 'husband or wife', you say 'partner' Open-ended questions approach = Ask open-ended questions like 'Tell me about yourself?'

Respect = A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Relevance = The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. Regard = Consideration and attention to someone or something. Resiliency = The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, and toughness.

Assessing = Assessing the ethics of the situation, relationships, goals, beliefs, and values. Reflecting = Reflecting on and reviewing potential actions: Recognizing available choices and how these choices are valued. Selecting = Selecting an ethical action: Maximizing the good. Engaging = Engaging in ethical action.

Protocols = This is like an offering for the indigenous. It’s a gift/offering to honor the wisdom of an elder. Personal knowledge = Getting first-hand knowledge about the indigenous people, getting clarification even when you have done your research. Partnerships = Collaborating with other organizations to help with reconciliation. Positive purpose = Build on strengths, avoid negative labeling, ensure confidentiality, be accountable, do no harm, make it matter, and ensure real benefits.

Reflexivity = Goes beyond to start to look at Nursing Sciences as a guiding influence; developing new perspectives & approaches: Relationship between self and the world (community). Altering Reflection = Self-examination and analysis of the situation; thinking about something after the experience. Critical reflection = Learning with others when exposed to unique ideas; identifying, questioning, and assessing. Pondering Reflection = One’s personal perceptions; pondering, ruminating.

Understanding personal beliefs and values = 'It's about understanding your own personal beliefs and values.' Examining who we are (individual) = 'Examining who we are (individual) - Beliefs, feelings, and actions.' Reflecting on personal and cultural history = 'Health care providers must reflect on their own personal and cultural history and the values and beliefs they bring in their interaction with clients.' Questioning own understandings and beliefs = 'Examining who we are (individual) - Beliefs, feelings, and actions.'

Preserving dignity = 'Preserving dignity.' Being accountable = 'Being accountable.' Maintaining privacy & confidentiality = 'Maintaining privacy & confidentiality.' Promoting health & well-being = 'Promoting health & well-being.'

Assessing ethics of the situation = 'Assessing the ethics of the situation, relationships, goals, beliefs, and values.' Reflecting on potential actions = 'Reflecting on and reviewing potential actions: Recognizing available choices and how these choices are valued.' Engaging in ethical action = 'Engaging in ethical action.' Reviewing ethical actions taken = 'Reflecting on and reviewing this ethical action.'

Talk less and listen more. = 'Process: ensure equity and dignity for all parties.' Seek cultural knowledge. = 'Protocols: this is like an offering for the indigenous. It’s a gift/offering to honor the wisdom of an elder.' Ask permission/informed consent. = 'Protocols: this is like an offering for the indigenous. It’s a gift/offering to honor the wisdom of an elder.' Ensure equity and dignity for all parties. = 'Process: ensure equity and dignity for all parties.'

Critical reflexivity = 'It's about understanding your own personal beliefs and values.' Multi-insights reflection = 'It's usually done with the help of others.' Altering Reflection = 'Self-examination and analysis of the situation; thinking about something after the experience.' Pondering Reflection = 'One’s personal perceptions; pondering, ruminating.'

Respect - A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something. = 'Respect - A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.' Regard - Consideration and attention to someone or something. = 'Regard - Consideration and attention to someone or something.' Relevance - The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. = 'Relevance - The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.' Resiliency - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. = 'Resiliency - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, and toughness.'

Pansexual

Intersex person

Genderqueer

People who experience little or no sexual attraction to others

Lesbian

Individuals exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity

'Queer'

'Outside traditional binary of male and female'

'Transgender'

Pansexual individual

Maximizing the good

Identifying multiple truths

Capacity to recover quickly from difficulties

Showing respect to elders

Being closely connected to the matter at hand

Getting first-hand knowledge and clarification

Ensuring equity and dignity

Avoiding negative labeling

'Altering, Changing Reflection'

'Multiple truths'

Understand and respect how patients want to be treated.

Asking questions without making assumptions.

Spouse

Morals guide nursing behaviors, while ethics are kept in the background.

Keeping commitments made to patients and colleagues.

Making decisions that foster quality of life for patients.

Honoring societal values and fairness in resource allocation.

It enhances trust and builds strong relationships with patients.

To protect the physical body and personal data of individuals.