LGBT+ Women In The U.K. Are Subjected To Discrimination When Accessing Healthcare Services
A new study has found that LGBT+ women living in Britain are subjected to discrimination and prejudice when accessing healthcare services.
The research looked up at the experiences of LGBT+ women in Britain between 2010 and 2018 by analyzing a number of studies across different groups. “Many healthcare staff do not feel they need to know about their patients’ sexuality. However, our research uncovered a worrying lack of knowledge of the issues, unfairness, negativity, and blatant discrimination.
“Many healthcare staff do not feel they need to know about their patients’ sexuality. However, our research uncovered a worrying lack of knowledge of the issues, unfairness, negativity, and blatant discrimination.
“These studies found significant barriers to sexual minority women, highlighting the need for explicit and consistent education for healthcare professionals on the issues facing these women.
“This is the first review of its kind focusing purely on the experiences of sexual minority women and healthcare in the UK, drawing on 26 different studies.”
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