PROMOTING EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN LESBIAN, GAY AND TRANS-SEXUAL DON MUNYANEZA

 LGBT  Health needs  Communication  Diversity  Resources for GP’s  Summary PLAN

 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'. The GP curriculum: Section 3.4

 Not an homogeneous group  They are among the social groups most likely to experience discrimination  Homophobic bullying is a persistent problem in UK schools Who are LBGT?

 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 LBGT Health Needs

 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 Communication

 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 Valuing Diversity

 General Medical Council (2007) Protecting patients: your rights as lesbian, gay and bisexual people.  Terence Higgins Trust (2007) GPs and gay men:  LGBT for youth in Halifax area  Halifax Area Gay Group  Gay and Lesbian Youth Information Centre  LGBT Healthcare professionals  Pink Therapy  Gay and Lesbian Association of Doc & Dentists Resources for GPs

 LBGT deserve the same right as other patients  Medical professionals should not discriminate  Encourage a practice friendly environment Summary

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