Inclusive Care Initiative: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Patients

Authors

Susanna L. Schuler, UVM Larner College of MedicineFollow

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Date

2024

Abstract

This project aims to create a more welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ patients at a family medicine clinic by introducing small, yet meaningful, changes. Interventions include providing pronoun badge cards and updating urine collection instructions. These efforts are designed to signal acceptance, foster open communication, and improve patient comfort, ultimately contributing to more inclusive healthcare experiences for the LGBTQ+ community.

Clinical Site

CVPH Family Medicine Center

Keywords

New York, LGBTQ+, Pronouns, Inclusion, Plattsburgh

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Disciplines

Medical Education | Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Schuler, Susanna L., "Inclusive Care Initiative: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Patients" (2024). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 1034.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/1034