Delivering Culturally Sensitive Care to LGBTQI Patients |
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| Affiliation: | 1. University of Washington Addictions Drug & Alcohol Institute, 1107 NE 45th St., Suite 120, Seattle, WA 98105, United States;2. University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195, United States;3. Emeritus, University of Washington School of Social Work, 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, United States;4. Evergreen Treatment Services, 1700 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA 98134, United States;5. CODA, Inc., 1027 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214, United States;6. University of Washington Department of Psychology, Guthrie Hall, Seattle, WA 98195-1525, United States |
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| Abstract: | Many health care providers are uncomfortable having conversations with patients about their sexual identity or sexual behaviors. Avoiding this discomfort is causing a serious threat to the mental and physical health of Americans, particularly those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or intersex (LGBTQI) community. The health-related disparities among LGBTQI patients range from bullying and physical assault to refusal of health care and housing. Many individuals choose not to seek health care due of fear of being judged, marginalized, or abused. This article focuses on the many disparities faced by the LGBTQI community and describes how simple changes in the practices of health care providers can potentially improve their health outcomes. |
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| Keywords: | care of LGBTQI patient cultural sensitivity gender fluidity gender identity LGBTQI health disparities |
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