Transcript LGBT - Pennine GP Training

PROMOTING EQUALITY AND
DIVERSITY IN LESBIAN, GAY AND
TRANS-SEXUAL
DON MUNYANEZA
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LGBT
Health needs
Communication
Diversity
Resources for GP’s
Summary
The GP curriculum: Section 3.4
 Equality ‘creating a fairer society where everyone can
participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their
potential’.
 Diversity recognition and valuing of difference in its
broadest sense. It is about creating a working culture
and practices that recognise respect, value and
harness difference for the benefit of the organisation
and the individual including patients'.
Who are LBGT?
 Not an homogeneous group
 They are among the social groups most likely to
experience discrimination
 Homophobic bullying is a persistent problem in UK
schools
LBGT Health Needs
 Develop knowledge base of LGB resources both locally and
nationally in order to signpost patients to other support
 Mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression,
are an increased risk for some LGBT people
 Suicide ideation and attempts are more common among
gay and bisexual men
 LB women are at risk of cervical cancer even if they have
never had sex with men
 Gay men are at greater risk for eating disorders than other
men
Communication
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Encourage disclosure of sexual orientation
Use gender-neutral language
Develop awareness of potential benefits of disclosure
Maintain confidentiality
Create a LGBT-friendly practice environment
Include reception and other staff in equality and
diversity training
 Include sexual orientation and gender identity in
policy statements
Valuing Diversity
 Provide relevant health information and to express
positive attitudes and behaviour
 Demonstrate respect and positivity for LGBT patients
 Respect the right of LGBT patients to be fully involved
in decisions about their treatment and care
 Recognize the obligation to consult with LGBT
patients' relatives and carers
Resources for GPs
 General Medical Council (2007) Protecting patients: your rights
as lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/
 Terence Higgins Trust (2007) GPs and gay men: www.tht.org.uk
 LGBT for youth in Halifax area
http://www.identitylgbtgroup.com
 Halifax Area Gay Group http://hagg.drupalgardens.com
 Gay and Lesbian Youth Information Centre
http://www.galyic.org.uk
 LGBT Healthcare professionals
http://www.healthwithpride.nhs.uk
 Pink Therapy http://www.pinktherapy.com/en-us/home.aspx
 Gay and Lesbian Association of Doc & Dentists
http://www.gladd.co.uk
Summary
 LBGT deserve the same right as other patients
 Medical professionals should not discriminate
 Encourage a practice friendly environment
Any Questions