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Hilary Goldhammer1, Sula Malina2, Alex S Keuroghlian3,4,5
1National LGBT Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute, Fenway Health, Boston, Massachusetts.
Annals of Family Medicine
|November 14, 2018
Summary
Inclusive language and respectful communication are vital for nonbinary patients. Understanding and affirming diverse gender identities can reduce discrimination and improve healthcare experiences for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Gender Studies
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Growing visibility of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals necessitates evolving communication strategies.
- Nonbinary individuals face significant societal victimization, discrimination, and misunderstanding within healthcare settings.
- Current healthcare practices may not adequately address the unique needs and identities of nonbinary patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the importance of inclusive language in healthcare for nonbinary individuals.
- To provide guidance on respectful and affirmative communication with nonbinary patients.
- To reduce barriers and improve the patient care experience for those with nonbinary gender identities.
Main Methods:
- The study utilizes a case scenario to illustrate practical application.
- It emphasizes the use of respectful and affirming language.
- The approach focuses on the entire patient care journey.
Main Results:
- Affirmative and inclusive communication can mitigate discrimination and misunderstanding.
- Respectful interaction throughout the patient care experience is achievable.
- Adopting new terminology supports better patient-provider relationships.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers should adopt inclusive language to better serve nonbinary patients.
- Respectful and affirming communication is crucial for reducing health disparities.
- Understanding and validating nonbinary identities enhances the quality of care.
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