Experiences of patients with disabilities and sexual or gender minority status during healthcare interactions

ConclusionLGBTQ+ people with disabilities reported high rates of negative experiences disclosing gender or sexual identity and/or disability with healthcare providers. Further research is needed to determine whether negative interactions with medical providers may be caused by a lack of medical understanding, false assumptions about the de-sexualization of disabled people, or ignorance about LGBTQ+ identities.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research