Cathy Berkman, Gary L Stein, William E Rosa, Kimberly D Acquaviva, David Godfrey, Imani Woody, Shail Maingi, Christian González-Rivera, Carey Candrian, Sean O'Mahony, Noelle Marie Javier
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Abstract
Objectives: Recent increases in homophobic and transphobic harassment, hate crimes, anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, and queer (LGBTQ+) legislation, and discrimination in healthcare toward LGBTQ+ persons require urgent attention. This study describes seriously ill LGBTQ+ patients' and partners' experiences of discriminatory care delivered by healthcare providers.
Methods: Qualitative data from a mixed-methods study using an online survey were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Seriously ill LGBTQ+ persons, their spouses/partners and widows were recruited from a wide range of organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community. Respondents were asked to describe instances where they felt they received poor care from a healthcare provider because they were LGBTQ+.
Results: Six main themes emerged: (1) disrespectful care; (2) inadequate care; (3) abusive care; (4) discriminatory care toward persons who identify as transgender; (5) discriminatory behaviors toward partners; and (6) intersectional discrimination. The findings provide evidence that some LGBTQ+ patients receive poor care at a vulnerable time in their lives. Transgender patients experience unique forms of discrimination that disregard or belittle their identity.
Significance of results: Professional associations, accrediting bodies, and healthcare organizations should set standards for nondiscriminatory, respectful, competent, safe and affirming care for LGBTQ+ patients. Healthcare organizations should implement mechanisms for identifying problems and ensuring nondiscrimination in services and employment; safety for patients and staff; strategies for outreach and marketing to the LGBTQ+ community, and ongoing staff training to ensure high quality care for LGBTQ+ patients, partners, families, and friends. Policy actions are needed to combat discrimination and disparities in healthcare, including passage of the Equality Act by Congress.
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