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- Title
Exploring the individual experiences of LGBT+ patients with general practice staff: an interview-based study.
- Authors
Whyman, Sophie; Lorito, Claudio Di
- Abstract
In this qualitative study, Sophie Whyman and Claudio Di Lorito explore the experiences of LGBT+ patients in general practice Background: General practitioners (GPs) are usually the first port of call for health-related issues. The attitudes and behaviours of staff working in general practice can influence patient outcomes and access to services. Aims: This study aimed to explore the experiences of LGBT+ patients with staff working in general practice. Methods: Qualitative interviews were conducted with LGBT+ participants recruited through the York LGBT Forum and social media and analysed using thematic analysis. Findings: Six participants were included. The participants reported mixed experiences, which had a great impact on their disclosure, treatment outcomes and future service access. Recommended improvements included standardised training and administrative changes. Conclusion: There is a need for standardised NHS-wide inclusiveness training to support staff in general practice to better understand non-heteronormative experiences in their clinical practice.
- Subjects
PSYCHOLOGY of LGBTQ+ people; FAMILY medicine; INTERVIEWING; PRIMARY health care; QUALITATIVE research; PATIENTS' attitudes; NATIONAL health services; THEMATIC analysis; SOCIAL integration
- Publication
Practice Nursing, 2022, Vol 33, Issue 7, p288
- ISSN
0964-9271
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/pnur.2022.33.7.288