LGBTQ cultures, what health care professionals need to know about sexual and gender diversity, Michele J. Eliason, Peggy L. Chinn
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LGBTQ cultures, what health care professionals need to know about sexual and gender diversity, Michele J. Eliason, Peggy L. Chinn
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
LGBTQ cultures
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bibliography
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1001297624
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Michele J. Eliason, Peggy L. Chinn
Sub title
what health care professionals need to know about sexual and gender diversity
Summary
Drawn from real-world experience and current research, the fully updated LGBTQ Cultures, 3rd Edition paves the way for healthcare professionals to provide well-informed, culturally sensitive healthcare to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) patients. vital guide fills the LGBTQ awareness gaps, including replacing myths and stereotypes with facts, and measuring the effects of social stigma on health. Vital for all nursing specialties, this is the seminal guide to actively providing appropriate, culturally sensitive care to persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. -- Provided by publisher
Table of contents
Overview and theoretical framework -- What's in a word? concepts related to sex/gender and sexuality -- The deadly effects of stigma -- Myths and facts about sexual orientation and gender identity -- Developmental transitions -- Cultures within cultures : diversity and LGBTQ communities -- The effects of stigma on health -- Substance abuse and mental health -- Physical health disorders -- Provider attitudes and knowledge -- LGBTQ healthcare professionals -- Structural barriers to quality care -- Conclusions and a call to action
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