How to b an ally for LGBTIQIA+ patients? Workshop Oral Presentation.

27th WONCA European Conference (Hybrid), London, İngiltere, 28 Haziran - 01 Temmuz 2022, ss.346-347

How to be an ally for LGBTQIA+ patients?

Background

Family doctors may think that LGBTQIA+ patients are a small minority group, but they

actually represent between 8 to 10% of patients, more than many other populations we

are trained to care for. LGBTQIA+ patients are more at risk of several conditions related

to sexual and mental health, and in many countries may face violence and

marginalisation (which can significantly affect their overall wellbeing). Without receiving

systematic training in LGBTQIA+ healthcare, how can we be effective allies to this group

of patients? What steps can we take as family doctors to improve this situation?

Target

Family doctors, Residents, Primary Healthcare professionals

Method

 We will start with a non-judgmental and friendly introduction to LGBTQIA+

vocabulary and an interactive exploration of the differences between gender

identity, sexual orientation and sexual practices.

 Small group discussions to work through real life scenarios to identify practical

ways to be an ally to:

 Transgender, gender non-conforming gender questioning patients

 LGBTQIA+ patients as they express their sexuality and relationships

Feedback and summary of tips, tricks and ideas to improve our practice as family doctors

with LGBTQIA+ patients.

Participants: 10-40

Objectives

Reflect on our biases as family doctors caring for LGBTQIA+ patients

Deconstruct the stereotypes of LGBTQIA+ patients

Provide practical tips and tricks for being an ally to LGBTQIA+ patients

Workshop leader

Dr Julien Artigny is a French family doctor, co-lead of the LGBTQ Health SIG of WONCA

World and is passionate about LGBTQIA+ care and advocacy.