Sexually Transmitted Infections

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A patient presents to your office who self-identifies as a lesbian. She requests treatment for a possible vaginal infection. Your colleague at works states that she is not comfortable or knowledgeable in caring for LBTQ patients and asks you to see the patient.

You know that this population experiences major barriers to health care that include having a history of trauma as well as a lack of clinician knowledge and financial barriers.

1. Summarize the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in this population.

2. Give examples of sexual and reproductive health disparities related to caring for the LBTQ patient population.

3. Describe the barriers this population may face in accessing health care.

4. Explain the primary care strategies you can use to decrease these barriers.

5. Give examples of how you will use appropriate wording that is inclusive and considers patient preference.

6. Discuss resources available to providers and patients regarding health care for the LBTQ population.

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