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1
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What is sexual orientation?

A

What gender you are attracted to

2
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What is gender identity?

A

Someone’s internal perception and experience of their gender

3
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What is gender expression?

A

The way the person lives in society and interacts with others e.g. how you dress, talk and act

4
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What is transgender?

A

Gender identity differs form birth

5
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What is trans-sexual?

A

Feels a consistent and overwhelming desire to fulfil life as a member of opposite sex

6
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What causes depression and anxiety in the LGBT population?

A

Discrimination and marginalisation

7
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What can discrimination lead to?

A

Increased stress
Low self-esteem
Isolation
Sub-culture with unhealthy behaviours e.g. smoking
Distrust of authorities - not reporting MH problems

8
Q

What are some important health needs for LGBT population?

A

Mental health
Substance use
Cancer - anal
STI - HIV and syphilis in MSM

9
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What are some problems with current healthcare professionals’ treatment of LGBT?

A

Inappropriate questions
Prejudice
Not respecting confidentiality

10
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What is heterosexism?

A

Discrimination or prejudice against homosexuals on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation

11
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Give examples of some assumptions made about LGBT populations in healthcare:

A

Assuming a patient has opposite sex partner

Assuming a butch looking women doesn’t need contraception

12
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Why can terminology around sexual behaviour be a problem when talking to patients?

A

Different patients have different ideas abut what the term ‘sex’ means
Must be specific and check patient understanding

13
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What is the NATSAL survey?

A

National survey of sexual attitudes and lifestyle

14
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Why is it difficult to obtain accurate information about sexual behaviour?

A

Sensitive subject, people may not want to reveal info
Small sample size
People can’t recall all sexual encounters

15
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What are the implications of diversity in sexual behaviour?

A

Varies greatly between people and ages

Often stereotypes used and diversity overlooked (old people don’t have sex)

16
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What are the aims of palliative care?

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Control of pain
Minimal psychosocial problems
Best quality of life
Support system for family