Introduction
A crucial topic connected with the treatment of people with disabilities and LGBTQ communities is vital and needs to be discussed. This theme is not new, and many people have already come to realize how relevant it is to be compassionate and tolerant of exceptional people. The fact remains that these people still face incompetence, ignorance, and sometimes, discrimination of hospital staff.
Main body
Many people of nonethnic minorities still face transphobia, homophobia, and discrimination in hospitals and health centers. There are cases when the doctor’s behavior changed from warm to harsh after they learned about a patient’s orientation. The system of medical care is not so welcoming, what is more, all forms and documentation assume one orientation, particularly, hetero. Disabled people suffer from incorrect attitude towards themselves, and there are many examples of negative experience and stress (CMSHHSgov, 2021; O’Hara, 2021). Moreover, there is a problem when the number of healthcare services providers treat these patients minimal (UCLA Health, 2021). It may take the patients from months to years just to find the appropriate medical center and then get on the wait list. These cases are observed everywhere and bring discomfort to people of nonethnic minorities.
The staff and doctors of clinics need qualifications, a certain experience of treatment, this requires patience, understanding, and humanity. People of nonethnic minorities have higher rates of tobacco use, alcohol use, and STD’s, which increases the risks for various diseases, including cancer. (NYC Health and Hospitals, 2021). To improve the situation, the staff of medical centers must constantly “deepen LGBTQIA-knowledge, create a welcoming environment for such patients, use inclusive and gender-neutral language, be aware of mental and physical health risks for LGBTQIA-patients and convey respect” (Brusie, 2021). In addition, at the state level, it is important to take measures that would improve the entire system of treatment for special people.
Conclusion
To conclude, times change, but it has always been important to have an open and honest relationship with the patient. This allows the person who comes for help to trust and feel safe, which is also important for proper medical care. It applies to all people, and only this approach can be considered professional and correct.
References
Brusie, C. (2021). 10 tips for caring for LGBTQIA+ patients. Nurse. Web.
CMSHHSgov. (2021). Navigating health care with a disability: Our stories, a focus on people with disabilities. [Video]. Web.
NYC Health and Hospitals. (2021). LGBT healthcare training video: “To treat me, you have to know who I am”. [Video]. Web.
O’Hara, L. (2021). Bridging the gap: improving healthcare access for people with disabilities (short version). [Video]. Web.
UCLA Health. (2021). Inclusive health: Caring for patients with intellectual disabilities. [Video]. Web.