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Improving Awareness of LGBTQ Patient Preferences Among Radiology Staff Members
Tiffany Wandy1, Sommer Gray1, Daniel J Durand1
1Julian O. Salik Department of Radiology, LifeBridge Health System, Baltimore, MD.
Background:
Our health system set out to improve services to patients from the LGBTQ community as a step towards decreasing disparities in care.
Materials And Methods:
A pilot education intervention targeting staff knowledge and skills regarding terminology with regards to gender fluidity and sexual orientation was designed and implemented.
Results:
81 staff members participated and we found improvements in knowledge but there remain uncertainties that can be addressed in future training sessions.
Conclusions:
LGBTQ staff education in radiology is feasible and effective. Additional education interventions may be necessary to address persistent knowledge gaps. Effects on patient acre are yet unknown.
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