Building Relationships with LGBTQ+ Patients

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The presenter will provide a brief history of the LGTBQ+ community, common terminology to use and avoid, and how to recover from missteps in the clinical environment. This session is intended for providers of all levels and specialties.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:  

  • Discuss a brief patient-oriented history of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Explain terminology important for patient interactions with the LGBTQ+ community
  • Recommend ways to open a dialog on the topic of being an LGBTQ+ friendly provider with your patients and ways to make your practice open and inviting to members of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Discuss what to do when you make a mistake
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