Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (205 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

13 Nov 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community comprises a broad cross-cultural range of community members. It includes all races, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and a range of socioeconomic statuses. The healthcare needs of the LGBTQ community should be considered to provide the best care and avoid inequalities of care. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of members of the LGBTQ community. It highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients who are members of this community in a professional, ethical, and caring manner.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, dentists, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Determine acceptable terms for gender and sexual identity in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning community.

  • Identify challenges in caring for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning community.

  • Improve communication strategies to provide culturally correct evaluation and treatment of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning community.

  • Strategize with the interprofessional strategies to ensure cultural competence in caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning patients.

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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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The info was great. Some of the test questions should be re-worded so as not to misgender pts.

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