Open Access<p>Perioperative Provider and Staff Competency in Providing Culturally Competent LGBTQ Healthcare in Pediatric Setting</p>
Author(s) -
Hina Walia,
Rita Banoub,
Gregory S Cambier,
Julie Rice,
Dmitry Tumin,
Joseph D. Tobias,
Vidya Raman
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
advances in medical education and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-7258
DOI - 10.2147/amep.s220578
Subject(s) - transgender , lesbian , perioperative , cultural competence , medicine , queer , health care , psychology , medical education , nursing , test (biology) , family medicine , pedagogy , paleontology , surgery , psychoanalysis , economics , biology , economic growth
Children and adolescents identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) may feel reluctant to seek medical care due to stigma and the possibility of negative interactions with health care providers. Due to the short duration of the perioperative period, the interaction in this setting is limited and providers may not have the time to develop a rapport with the patient. It is imperative that staff are trained to address the patient and family in a culturally competent manner.