Clinician–patient Communication with LGBT Patients

Abstract

Current health communication research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patient–clinician communication is characterized by an emphasis on LGBT identity disclosure, LGBT health‐relevant information disclosure, and clinician knowledge on LGBT healthcare. LGBT patient–clinician communication research offers a theoretical commitment to studying the LGBT patient–clinician relationship that develops communication theory and provides avenues for communication‐based interventions that address LGBT health disparities.

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“…Henry’s narrative highlights both unique (and compounding) healthcare dilemmas for patients who are trans, non-binary, and gender diverse (Baker, 2022; Baker et al, 2023; Hudak, 2021). Trans patients and AFAB patients both experience stigma in healthcare interactions that often attribute their symptoms to psychiatric cause, resulting in patients having to employ discursive strategies to receive the care that they need (Baker et al, 2023; Thompson et al, 2023).…”

“…Recognizing the complexities of illness for AFAB individuals who identify as male and/or non-binary, we suggest Hudak (2021) and Baker (2022) for further reading on LGBTQ+ healthcare experiences.…”

“…We received approval from our participant who identifies as male to use the term “women” throughout the manuscript. Recognizing the complexities of illness for AFAB individuals who identify as male and/or non-binary, we suggest Hudak (2021) and Baker (2022) for further reading on LGBTQ+ healthcare experiences.…”