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May 31, 2026Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandOpen Access

Beyond the rainbow flag: a commitment to celebrating LGBTQ+ surgeons and advocating for LGBTQ+ patients

KK Chui JG Valverde

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Key Points

The aim is to explore the significance of LGBTQ+ representation in surgery and its impact on patient care.
Analysis of LGBTQ+ representation in surgical fields
Discussion of advocacy strategies for LGBTQ+ patients
Examination of healthcare disparities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals
Increased awareness of LGBTQ+ issues in surgical practices
Highlighting the importance of cultural competency among healthcare providers
Advocating for policy changes to improve healthcare access for LGBTQ+ patients

Implication

This narrative explores LGBTQ+ representation in surgery, emphasizing advocacy for LGBTQ+ patients and highlighting disparities.

Abstract

The rainbow flag is synonymous with LGBTQ+ representation. This Pride month, we look deeper into the spectrum of meaning beyond this historic symbol.

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Chui et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1e730830b38c64201b6322 https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsbull.2026.75

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