Providing Ethical and Affirming Care to the LGBTQIA+ Population

When:  Jul 20, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (ET)

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community face a number of disparities and challenges with accessing care. There is a significant need for expanding access to affirming and appropriate care for LGBTQ+ individuals. LGBTQ+ individuals face staggering difficulties when it comes to compassionate and readily-available physical health care, mental health care and school support. ​LGBTQ+ identifying individuals are at a high risk of disproportionate negative health outcomes and barriers to affirming and appropriate care. ​Nearly one quarter of transgender patients forgo medical care due to a concern that a provider will mistreat them due to their gender identity.​ At least, 8% of LGB respondents and 29% of transgender respondents in a national survey indicated that a care providers had refused to see them on the basis of the sexual orientation or gender identity. ​LGB youth attempt suicide five times more than their non-LGB peers.​ Rural communities are on average less accepting of protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.​ This presentation will provide understanding on the importance of creating inclusive care environment, the ethics of caring for this population, increased education for care teams, and expanding access to care.

Registration Dates

Registration Register Before
Registration Ends Thursday, July 20, 2023

Pricing Information

Registration Price
Healthcare Network Students $15.00
Healthcare Network Members $25.00
AAMFT Members $35.00
Non-Members $40.00
Non-member Student (contact network) $35.00
Special Waived

Contact

Ruth Nutting
603-995-9341
drruthnutting@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations to any paid event and any subsequent request for refund must be made in writing no later than 15 days prior to the start of the event. Upon cancellation you have the right to request that your fee (in full) be held (for up to one year) and used toward another event registration from this same AAMFT Network. If you prefer a refund, cancellations made more than 45 days before the event will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations made between 44 and 15 days before the event will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be offered within 14 days of the event.

To request a refund, please contact your program leadership directly.