Patient's Gender Identity And Sexual Orientation

An idea that will be implemented to be inclusive to all patients, including identities as LGBTQIA+ is to initially start by reviewing the patient’s electronic health records prior to speaking with them. The patient’s health records could provide information pertaining to their preferred sexual orientation, gender identity, or name that they use. If this information is neglected from the health records, I will provide patient privacy and ask questions that relate to a patient’s gender identity and sexual orientation. During this process, the patient will be ensured that the information that they provide is solely confidential and will not be shared with other health care workers unless granted permission.Asking these specific questions to patients