Purpose:
To prepare attendees for meeting the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals in their chiropractic practices
Description:
This 2-credit hour continuing education course will explore healthcare disparities and inclusive practices for LGBTQ+ patients. Attendees will be presented with base level terminology related to gender identity and sexual orientation with a focus on patient self-identity, sample intake forms reflective of inclusive practices, patient history taking and interviewing strategies, current healthcare pathways and challenges for transgender/nonbinary/gender nonconforming (TG/NB/GNC) people, and clinically applicable recommendations to improve patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Define a common language for treating LGBTQ+ patients
Identify challenges for LGBTQ+ person in seeking healthcare
Promote cultural competence through planning in-office processes and training
Demonstrate culturally competent intake procedures and forms
Describe TG/NB/GNC related history taking and interviewing
Empower learners to better serve the health of LGBTQ+ identified individuals