Institutional Barriers to Health Care for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Persons Michele J. Eliason. 63 59 TABLE 5.2 . Disclosure Rates to Health Care Providers in Samples of Lesbian , Gay , and Bisexual People Authors ( Year ) Sample % Who ...
Author: Michele J. Eliason
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 0887376762
Category: Health & Fitness
Page: 273
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The health care professions take pride in the philosophy that all pers ons receive equal treatment. Yet prejudice, fears, and stereotyping ar e so deeply ingrained in our society that discrimination is widespread . Gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons are often harassed, mistreated, o r misunderstood in our health care systems. This book explores how pre judices have become institutionalized, and offers viable solutions for real change. Essential for educators, students, nurses, health care p rofessionals, community activistsall those interested in combating pre judice.