Becoming familiar with terms used by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQIA+) can help you provide patients with the highest quality care. In this glossary, you will find terms relevant to the health care and identities of LGBTQIA+ people.
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Sexual and Gender Minority Terms and Concepts
This module will provide you with basic concepts and terminology that you need to know to start or expand teaching sexual and gender minority health content in your course or clerkship. By the completion of this module, you will be able to:
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- Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Health
Trans Lifeline – Glossary of Terms & Definitions
This resource from Trans Lifeline is a more indepth glossary LGBTQIA+ terminology with more information related transgender and gender diverse people and gender-affirming medical interventions.
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- Patient Education Materials
- Transgender Health
LGBTQIA+ Glossary of Terms for Health Care Teams 2020
Becoming familiar with terms used by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQIA+) can help you provide patients with the highest quality care. In this glossary, you will find terms relevant to the health care and identities of LGBTQIA+ people.
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- Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Health
About this Glossary
Becoming familiar with terms used by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQIA+) can help you provide patients with the highest quality care. In this glossary, you will find terms relevant to the health care and identities of LGBTQIA+ people.
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Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health, Part 1
This module provides an overview of LGBTQIA+ health terms, concepts, and disparities. We recommend that all learners start here.
Older LGBTQIA+ Adults and Sexual Health
Sexual health is an integral part of overall health, and this remains so as people age. In this webinar, Dr. Kevin Ard and Dr. Mark Simone-Skidmore discuss core terms and concepts for sexual orientation and gender identity and address common misconceptions about sexuality and aging. Participants will learn special considerations for the sexual health care of older adults, including a demonstration of how to elicit an affirming sexual history.
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- LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
Sexual Health and Older LGBTQIA+ Adults
Sexual health is an integral part of overall health, and this remains so as people age. This publication describes core terms and concepts for sexual orientation and gender identity, addresses common misconceptions about sexuality and aging, and outlines special considerations for the sexual health care of older adults, including a demonstration of how to elicit an affirming sexual history.
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- LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
Affirming Primary Care for Intersex People 2020
This community-informed clinical guide on primary care for intersex people provides an overview of intersex terms and concepts, the health concerns of intersex people, intersex-affirming practices, and resources for further learning.
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- Intersex Health
- Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Health
Mission and Impact
The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center aims:
