LGBT Healthcare Training Video: "To Treat Me, You Have to Know Who I Am" 

That really irks me cause she literally contradicts herself and is also part of the problem.

I caught that too. Like come on people this isn’t rocket science

John Knudsen Stories are subjective feelings not objective facts. I don't deal in people's delusions.

That would be nice if people weren't being treated poorly for their sexual orientation. Also, it can definitely be medically relevant. So if you choose to ignore the aspects you don't agree with, there are still other reasons to know and be respectful of this information

It's important to know because of the health risk factors and the ability to establish a genuine therapeutic relationship.

Stephen Ferris Hello Steven, I hope my response answers your question. When caring for patients, a primary objective for health care providers is to establish a therapeutic relationship with patients in order to promote healthy lives. When working with LGBTQ patients, it is important to develop trust to counteract the discriminations or stigma they previously had experienced in health care. During an exchange, the health care staff may display negative verbal or non verbal behaviors based on biases that can be internalized by the patient and may lead to worse physical healthcare outcomes. Therefore, it is important to be aware of any biases or stereotypes you may have towards this community. This is the first step in becoming a cultural competent health care provider. Yes, you must be aware of the sciences when caring for your patients. However, health care is much more holistic. It aims to take care of all factors of health and illness, spiritual, physical, psychological, and sociological. Holistic care treats the whole person, rather than just the disease or illness.

I don't think anyone is asking for preferential treatment. They are asking to be treated with compassion and for their life experiences to be validated and respected by their providers.

@@santolina8 It is called civility. However, I don't respect people off the cuff. Respect is earned.

@@albertogutierrez8653 , we’re going to have to agree to disagree then. I believe respect is something to extend to all human beings as a recognition of their human dignity. Admiration can be earned, but I respect everyone.

It can be a challenge, for sure. Before the current time period of increased education for healthcare workers, something I and other nurses encountered was rage and vitriol from patients whom we innocently and accidentally addressed as the non-preferred Mr. or Ms. The good news is, this has not happened to me in the past few years when I make this mortifying mistake (and apologize!) I hope there is more compassion now on “both” sides.

Actually it isn't. It can be a massive indicator of different risk factors

With a transgender in progress, you dont really have a fixed time to change your (given)name and gender... so listening to wishes and just writing a note, can be of help!

Constance L. Jackson Science and facts are stubborn things.

good job! your cultural competency and comprehension skills are outstanding!!