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Providing Culturally Competent Care to Members of the LGBTQ Community
Presenter: Alex Kemery, MSN, RN, CMSRN; Assistant Professor, University of Indianapolis School of Nursing
Description: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals face unique barriers in accessing healthcare, including stigma, denial of care, and lack of cultural competency. Join Alex Kemery, Assistant Professor at the University of Indianapolis, as he discusses how to create an environment of inclusiveness in hospice and palliative care for LGBTQ clients and their families.
Presentation objectives:
- Define basic Terminology related to LGBTQ+ community
- Identify health disparities and unique needs of LGBTQ people
- Discuss clinical implications and best practices for care of LGBTQ+ clients
Identify strategies to support LGBTQ+ hospice/palliative care providers