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They may not be what you're reading from us whatsoever,” shared Scout. “In my community, it's been common for quite a long time that we ask people the pronouns or we introduce ourselves with pronouns because they may not be what you expect. “So, what seems like a little innocuous, 'Are you LGBT?’ as a question on that health record is actually one of the most powerful questions we have.
You cannot write a proposal and get it approved, even research a topic unless you have enough data to show that there's a potential problem in this topic,” said Scout. ”Nothing in our health world gets fixed without data as a starting point. situation, 90 percent of LGBTQ+ people are willing to disclose if you ask them on a health record,” explains Scout, who believes the current data on LGBTQ+ patients is lacking. “We have some research showing that even in something as unsettling as an E.R. “And cancer is such an experience where you need all the support you can get.”Īsking LGBTQ+ patients about their identities may also help lead to better scientific data to improve the care they receive. “One of the saddest things we hear is when we hear from a survivor who says that they didn't bring their partner because they were afraid,” said Scout. This allows doctors the opportunity to show support and inquire about partners and support systems. Scout says the most efficient way for doctors to improve the care they offer LGBTQ+ patients is to simply add a line to the intake form giving patients a chance to disclose their identity at the initial visit. "It took me till about the third meeting with the psychiatrist,” recalls Scout, “to realize all he wanted to talk about was the fact that I was trans, which had nothing to do with my son’s mental health whatsoever.” It's OK to Ask Scout shared his frustration finding mental health services for his son. And I can just imagine the types of oppression that our community goes through,” said Dr.
“I remember thinking this happened to me as an oncologist, as a professional. Dizon shares the humiliation he once felt having to legitimize his parenthood to his child’s pediatrician. Navigating medical appointments and forming relationships with providers can be challenging for people who are LGBTQ+.