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How to find safe healthcare spaces for LGBTQIA+ communities
Although it is illegal to blatantly discriminate against a person because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, various forms of discrimination still occur within healthcare.
Health disparities can lead to serious health risks for LGBTQIA+ people. Some healthcare professionals may provide lower quality care to LGBTQIA+ people or deny them access to verb altogether. LGBTQIA+ people seeking healthcare because they feel unsafe.
LGBTQIA+ people experience health disparities for a variety of reasons.
According to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the following are some of these reasons:
Blatant discrimination from healthcare professionals
GLAAD cites a report in which more than half of the lesbian, gay, and bisexual people who responded reported that healthcare professionals had done one or more of the following:
Up to 39% of transgender people reported experiencing discrimination and harassment from healthcare professionals, including denial of concern and violence.
Lack of Tips for Finding a Healthcare Professional Who’s an LGBTQIA+ Ally
While the above resources do some of the preliminary work for you, Gaither and Shane advise patients to do more research on the healthcare facility and professional before making an appointment.
But as Shane says, “Too often, folks stick a rainbow flag on their site and their business door and claim to be LGBTQ+-friendly but don’t actually have the supportive knowledge or programming in place to back their claim to be a safe place.”
The steps below can help you learn more.
Visit the professional’s website
Take a close look at the language used on the professional’s website. Unless they’re talking about someone specific, a professional shouldn’t gender their services, says Spivak.
Instead of directing people to “women” services, “An LGBTQ-friendly provider will use ‘pregnant person’ or ‘someone who menstruates’ instead as to not gender those experiences,” she explains.
Read reviews
Smith notes that many queer folks will call out if a healthcare professional is exceptionally welcoming —
Find a Provider
GLMA is proud to be a founding force behind the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory, one of the first national resources of its kind. Originally developed as an exclusive resource for GLMA members, the directory has lengthy served as a trusted link between patients and providers.
In , GLMA partnered with the Tegan and Sara Foundation to reimagine and relaunch the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory as a fully free, public resource connecting patients and providers across the U.S. and Canada. Today, the Directory is a modern, accessible platform helping LGBTQ+ people find inclusive, knowledgeable providers in their regions.
With more than 43, searches conducted and 2,+ providers listed in its first year alone, the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory has quickly become a trusted resource for individuals, families, institutions, and state governments seeking affirming care. The platform includes virtual care options, expanded search functionality, and provider listings in 10 Canadian provinces.
LGBTQ+ patients deserve healthcare providers who they can be open and trustworthy, free
Tips for Finding a Healthcare Professional Who’s an LGBTQIA+ Ally
While the above resources do some of the preliminary work for you, Gaither and Shane advise patients to do more research on the healthcare facility and professional before making an appointment.
But as Shane says, “Too often, folks stick a rainbow flag on their site and their business door and claim to be LGBTQ+-friendly but don’t actually have the supportive knowledge or programming in place to back their claim to be a safe place.”
The steps below can help you learn more.
Visit the professional’s website
Take a close look at the language used on the professional’s website. Unless they’re talking about someone specific, a professional shouldn’t gender their services, says Spivak.
Instead of directing people to “women” services, “An LGBTQ-friendly provider will use ‘pregnant person’ or ‘someone who menstruates’ instead as to not gender those experiences,” she explains.
Read reviews
Smith notes that many queer folks will call out if a healthcare professional is exceptionally welcoming —
Find a Provider
GLMA is proud to be a founding force behind the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory, one of the first national resources of its kind. Originally developed as an exclusive resource for GLMA members, the directory has lengthy served as a trusted link between patients and providers.
In , GLMA partnered with the Tegan and Sara Foundation to reimagine and relaunch the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory as a fully free, public resource connecting patients and providers across the U.S. and Canada. Today, the Directory is a modern, accessible platform helping LGBTQ+ people find inclusive, knowledgeable providers in their regions.
With more than 43, searches conducted and 2,+ providers listed in its first year alone, the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory has quickly become a trusted resource for individuals, families, institutions, and state governments seeking affirming care. The platform includes virtual care options, expanded search functionality, and provider listings in 10 Canadian provinces.
LGBTQ+ patients deserve healthcare providers who they can be open and trustworthy, free