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🏳️🌈 🔥 Dentistry’s Big Questions explores the hottest topics in dentistry 🔥 🏳️🌈 This Pride Month, we’re asking… 🏳️🌈❓ Is dentistry an inclusive profession for the LGBTQ+ community?❓🏳️🌈 🤔 What do you think and why? Is dentistry inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community? If not, what change is needed to make it more inclusive? Share your thoughts below or email them to newsdesk@fmc.co.uk to feature in our follow-up article in which we will share the views from across the profession. #dentistry #dentistrysbigquestions #pridemonth

Pharmacy techs, assemble! 💪 It's Pride Month! 🌈 What are some common healthcare disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ community? ️ Share in the comments below! Let's create a knowledge-sharing hub in the comments below! 📚👇 #TechTalkTuesday #PharmacyWisdom #NPTA #Pharmacytechs #Rx #PharmTechs #PharmacyTechnicians

Empowering LGBTQ+ Caregivers: Stories of Love, Loss, and Triumph The International Caregivers Association is working hard at promoting inclusivity in dementia care. The episode (see below) illuminated unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ caregivers. Issues such as isolation and the need to select healthcare providers comfortable with their orientation were discussed candidly. Positive experiences in inclusive areas like California and New York City contrasted with occasional instances of discrimination... Legal tools and personal anecdotes underscored the power of preparedness in overcoming personal bigotry and ensuring smooth caregiving and end-of-life processes. https://lnkd.in/gWk9MEDU

This June, as we celebrate Pride Month, it's important for dental professionals to reflect on how they can better support and serve the LGBTQ+ community. At MouthWatch, we believe that every patient deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and receive quality dental care in an inclusive environment. Here are 3 ways you can foster inclusivity within your dental practice: 1. Educate Yourself and Staff: Take the time to learn about the diverse experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ patients. Provide training for staff on using inclusive language, understanding gender identities and pronouns, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. 2. Use Inclusive Forms and Paperwork: Review your patient intake forms and remove any unnecessarily gendered language. Allow patients to self-identify their gender and provide options beyond the binary male/female choices. 3. Create a Visibly Inclusive Environment: Display LGBTQ+ affirming signs, symbols, or artwork in your waiting room and practice areas. This simple gesture can help LGBTQ+ patients feel seen and welcomed. At MouthWatch, we believe that every patient deserves access to quality dental care in a safe, respectful, and affirming environment. This Pride Month, let's recommit to creating inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and promote quality oral care for all. #dentistry #pride #pridemonth #prideindentistry

Register before 10:30 p.m. (IST) today, 11th June, 2024, to participate in the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) webinar on ‘Promoting Respectful and Inclusive Serious Illness Care for the LGBTQI+ Community’. The webinar is scheduled for Friday, 14th June, 2024, between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. (IST). Hospice Medical Directors, HPM Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists are encouraged to register for the webinar. The webinar aims to describe the extent and type of disrespectful, inappropriate, and abusive practices faced by seriously ill lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals and their partners when receiving care; describe recommendations to address disparities in care, including staff training, institutional practice and policy remedies, and advocacy for changes in public policy; and describe the multidimensional framework and best practices for providing inclusive and affirming healthcare to seriously ill persons who identify as LGBTQ+. To register for the webinar:  https://lnkd.in/gV6zugUZ #palliativecare #palliativemedicine #Webinar2024 #Webinar

As we celebrate the vibrant diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, we must highlight the importance of inclusive representation in clinical trials and medical research. Ensuring #diversity in clinical trials helps to develop more personalized and effective medical interventions to combat disparities in healthcare outcomes. Historically, the LGBTQ+ community has been underrepresented in clinical trials, leading to potential gaps in healthcare. This #PrideMonth, let’s recommit to a more inclusive future in healthcare. Clinical trial diversity is good business practice, and it’s the right thing to do. #PrideMonth #ClinicalTrials #DiversityInResearch #HealthEquity

I'm thrilled to invite you to a vital session I'll be leading titled "Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Patients" on Wednesday, April 10th, from 3:30-4:30 pm at MSU College of Nursing. This workshop is designed for healthcare professionals eager to embrace and champion identity-affirming care, ensuring our healthcare environments are welcoming and inclusive for LGBTQ+ patients. In our time together, we'll dive into: - The subtleties of implicit bias and its tangible effects on LGBTQ+ communities. - The power of honoring each patient's chosen names, pronouns, and identities. - Strategies to uphold the privacy and confidentiality every patient deserves. - Practical steps we can take to foster systemic change and inclusivity. Join us in person at Michigan State University Life Science building room A230, for an interactive experience and the opportunity to engage directly. Alternatively, if you'd like to participate remotely, join us at https://lnkd.in/gGnK9VYe April 10 at 3:30 pm. This is more than just a presentation; it's a call to action. Together, we can transform our healthcare spaces into sanctuaries of acceptance and understanding. Don't miss this chance to be part of the change we wish to see in healthcare.

Inclusivity and accessibility are at the heart of what we do. Check out our article below to see how we're making a difference. Happy #Pride Month!

Many LGBTQ+ adults report facing discrimination in health care, and this impacts how they interact with health care in the future. 1 in 6 LGBTQ+ adults, and 1 in 5 transgender adults specifically, avoid health care due to previous discrimination. This is a significant issue with all areas of health, but especially for cancer screening and care. Health professionals must act and learn about LGBTQ+ experiences, inclusive and affirming care and language, and the unique needs and risks for LGBTQ+ populations to ensure health care is welcoming and safe for all. #clinicaltrials #cancerresearch #pride #pridemonth #healthequity #cancer #cancerscreening #cancerprevention #health #healthcare

During #Pride, the American Academy of Nursing reflects on our work to advance health equity for LGBTQ+ communities. Since last year, the Academy has signed on to 16 amicus briefs opposing restrictions to gender-affirming care. In addition to these policy actions, the American Academy of Nursing has publicly released our Policy Dialogue, “Nursing’s Responsibility to Our Patients and Our Profession: Countering the Attacks on Transgender and Gender-Diverse Health,” which is available to view here: https://lnkd.in/eVMSSEai