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This research aims to identify stressors faced by LGBTQ+ patients in healthcare settings and their responses to these stressors.

Addressing Discrimination in Healthcare: LGBTQ+ Perspectives and Solutions

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Qualitative interviews explore LGBTQ+ healthcare stressors and propose solutions for improved care.

This research aims to identify stressors faced by LGBTQ+ patients in healthcare settings and their responses to these stressors.
Conducted qualitative interviews with 23 LGBTQ+ individuals to gather personal experiences.
Explored themes related to discrimination, bias, and provider knowledge in healthcare encounters.
Assessed participant recommendations for improving healthcare experiences.
Participants reported experiencing overt discrimination and implicit bias from healthcare providers.
Common stressors included misgendering, refusal of care, and knowledge gaps among providers.
Recommendations included mandatory education for providers and tools to identify LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare services.

Merrill et al. (2026) studied this question.

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