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Module 8 - LGBTQ Health

We will review key elements of providing inclusive, affirming care to LGBTQ patients and the health inequities faced by LGBTQ communities. This module will be grounded in the history and current trends of LGBTQ health and healthcare in the United States. We will use case studies to discuss the ways in which interprofessional healthcare providers can advocate for their LGBTQ patients and organize around LGBTQ healthcare issues.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Review key elements of inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQ patients

  • Explain the root causes of LGBTQ health inequities and the role that intersectionality plays in these inequities

  • Describe the history of LGBTQ health care and current policies that prevent LGBTQ patients from accessing care

  • Discuss the role of interprofessional healthcare providers as advocates for their LGBTQ patients

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