Promoting the Health of the Gay Community (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

More gay individuals and their families want culturally appropriate information as well as support and referral. The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with strategies that promote cultural competency when treating and caring for gay patients, supporting the concept of patient-centered care. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Define multiple terms related to the concept of sexual identity. 2. Define heterosexism and homophobia and identify how they may be barriers to increasing professional awareness of the gay population. 3. Summarize myths related to the gay population. 4. Describe research challenges related to the gay population. 5. Describe select theoretical models related to the development of one's sexual identity (the coming-out process). 6. Cite unique health and safety concerns experienced by the gay population and available resources that healthcare professionals can provide to these patients and their families. 7. Identify culturally appropriate strategies useful for implementing skills, including the application of cross-cultural communication. This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.