A Survey of Canadian Radiation Therapists ’ Perspectives on Caring for LGBTQ2SPIA+ Cancer Patients

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, two-spirit, pansexual, intersex, asexual, plus (LGBTQ2SPIA+) population faces unique cancer health risks and barriers to competent healthcare. Barriers may include fear of discrimination, lack of provider experience in caring for the LGBTQ2SPIA+ community, and inherent heteronormative environments. Although clear evidence exists for healthcare disparities in the LGBTQ2SPIA+ community, there is a lack of cancer research for this patient population. Furthermore, the majority of the available research is not focused on radiation therapy and was conducted outside of Canada.
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research