Caring for LGBTQQIA Patients
- AAMC Clinical Vignettes"These clinical vignettes videos are a part of a clinical vignette series highlighting various aspects of the health of LGBT and gender nonconforming populations and are designed to give learners the opportunity to analyze clinician-patient communication strategies."
- GUIDELINES FOR CARE OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PATIENTSCreated by the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA), this documenet describes how to create an environment that is welcoming and safe for your LGBT patients.
- POLICY FOCUS: HOW TO GATHER DATA ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY IN CLINICAL SETTINGSWritten by the Fenway Institute, the authors discuss two methods for gathering sexual orientation and gender identity from patients, by asking questions on the patient registration (intake) form, and by requiring that providers gather this information directly from patients during medical visits, recording responses in the electronic medical record.
- The DO: Caring for LGBT patients: A primerBy Rose Raymond. To adequately treat LGBT patients, physicians must understand them both clinically and culturally.
Research and Data on Healthcare Issues
- CDC: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender HealthInformation and resources on some of the health issues and inequities affecting LGBT communities. Links to other information sources and resources are also provided. Some of this information is designed for members of the general public. Other information has been developed for health care providers, public health professionals, and public health students.
- Human Rights Campaign: Healthcare Equality IndexThe national LGBTQ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ patients, visitors and employees. The HEI 2018 evaluates more than 1,600 healthcare facilities nationwide.
- National LGBT Health Education CenterThe Education Center is a part of The Fenway Institute, the research, training, and health policy division of Fenway Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center, and one of the world’s largest LGBT-focused health centers.
- LGBTData.comLGBTData.com serves as a no-cost, open-access clearinghouse for the collection of sexual orientation & gender identity data and measures.
- The National Resource Center on LGBT AgingThe National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults. Established in 2010 through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging provides training, technical assistance and educational resources to aging providers, LGBT organizations and LGBT older adults. The center is led by SAGE, in collaboration with 18 leading organizations from around the country.
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A Note on Subject Headings in the Library Catalog
The DMU Library catalog contains subject heading from two different classification schemes: The Library of Congress and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) used by the National Library of Medicine. When searching library catalogs by subject, please be aware that words/phrases currently in use as subject headings are the official terms recognizing by the cataloging bodies above which most libraries follow. We realize that the term "homosexuality" is considered offensive to the LBGT community. You will find the following subject headings in the library catalog:
- Bisexuality
- Gays
- Gender Identity
- Homosexuality****
- Lesbians
- Sexual minorities
- Transsexualism OR Transgender People
Another option to searching, in addition to searching for words/phrases as official subject headings is to search for relevant terms as keyword searches - which means the term can be found in a title, table of contents, or subject heading field.
You can also search for root forms of a word followed by a * so that variants of the term can be found. For example bisex* will retrieve results for bisexual OR bisexuality.
Books on this Population Available in the Library Catalog
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Trans (but Were Afraid to Ask) by Call Number: EBOOKISBN: 9781785928260Publication Date: 2018The book aims to break down deeply held misconceptions about trans people across all aspects of life, from politics, law and culture, through to science, religion and mental health, to provide readers with a deeper understanding of what it means to be trans. This important and engaging book enables any reader to become informed the most critical public conversations around transgender people, and become a better ally as a result.
Queer: a Graphic History by Call Number: EBOOKISBN: 9781785780714Publication Date: 2016Barker and Scheele invite you to question the status quo and to start seeing things more queerly.
Curriculum & Training Materials
DREAM (Diversity Redefining Education and Medicine) Curriculum for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Populations.The documents below are a result of a research initiative at A.T. Still University -‐ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Aspects of this model have been integrated into the school's core curriculum. These materials were developed through funding by an AACOM Education Grant.
- DREAM LGBT Curriculum Provides some background conceptual information and a list of all the topics covered (broken down into 3 easy charts - AOA core competencies used for Osteopathic medical licensure; Integration by course; Integration by category)
- DREAM Instructor Guide Provides all the basic information and step-by-step instructions on how to utilize the material.
- DREAM PowerPoint Slide Set Slides cover the various pertinent and high-yield topics relevant to LGBT health.
- The Joint Commission: Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) CommunityThis field guide from The Joint Commission urges U.S. hospitals to create a more welcoming, safe and inclusive environment that contributes to improved health care quality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients and their families.
- The AAMC Advisory Committee on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Sex Development: Implementing Curricular and Institutional Climate Changes to Improve Health Care for Individuals Who Are LGBT, Gender Nonconforming, or Born with DSDThe AAMC is pleased to provide this resource to individuals working to understand or reduce the healthcare disparities experienced by individuals who are LGBT, gender nonconforming, and/or born with DSD. Complete the information form to receive an email with a direct link to download the PDF.
- AAMC LGBT and DSD Health Care InitiativesThe Association of American Medical Colleges is committed to the advancement of education, research, and patient care to improve the health and lives of all individuals inclusive of those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or born with differences of sex development.
- The Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ CyberbullyingTop 5 Questions, Key concerns, and Advice for Parents & Schools by Warren J. Blumenfeld, Ed.D. © 2017 ConnectSafely
Health & Legal Resources
- Lambda Legal: Healthcare FairnessLambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
- The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)(NCTE) is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment. See the "Health" section under Issues to find additional information.
- One Iowa - Health & Wellness ResourcesOne Iowa is the state’s leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization working toward full equality for LGBT individuals in Iowa through grassroots efforts and education.