People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual/agender (LGBTQIA+) often face serious health inequities compared to the general population, as well as additional challenges due to marginalisation and harrassment.1,2 This 1-hour educational activity is designed to empower GPs to create a safer and more welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ people in order to provide them with more holistic and patient-centred healthcare.3 The module explores some of the health issues that can be affected by a person’s gender or sexual orientation, and uses case studies and examples to demonstrate how to incorporate inclusive language, attitudes and systems within primary care. It also provides an extensive list of information resources and further training that GPs can access to learn more about health-related issues facing LGBTQIA+ people in Australia.
References:
- Australian Medical Association. AMA Position Statement. LGBTQIA+ Health – 2021. Available at: https://www.ama.com.au/articles/lgbtqia-health-2021 Accessed Feb 2023.
- Hill, A. O., Bourne, A., McNair, R., Carman, M. & Lyons, A. (2020). Private Lives 3: The health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ people in Australia. ARCSHS Monograph Series No. 122. Melbourne, Australia: Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University.
- Rainbow Health Victoria. Research matters: Why do we need LGBTIQ-inclusive services? Available at: https://www.rainbowhealthvic.org.au/media/pages/research-resources/research-matters-why-do-we-need-lgbtiq-inclusive-services/3898382955-1614819704/research-matters-lgbtq-inclusive-services.pdf Accessed Feb 2023.
