The Medical Professional's Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion: Creating a Workplace Culture that Nurtures a Welcoming, Inclusive, and Affirming Environment

Medical bullying,absences by LGBT+ professionals due to lack of safety in the workplace,and subsequent suicidality for LGBT+ youth and adults are exponentially higher than for non-LGBT+ youth and adults. This book provides best practices and professional guidance for creating an LGBT+ inclusive medical workplace,including real-life scenarios and thought questions for discussion. It is written by Americas leading LGBT+ expert and designed for independent readers, department teams, and entire medical corporations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Medical bullying, absenteeism by LGBT+ professionals due to workplace safety concerns, and the resulting suicidality among LGBT+ youth and adults are alarmingly higher compared to their non-LGBT+ counterparts. This pervasive issue leads to unnecessary suffering among LGBT+ patients and professionals, as well as uncertainty among business leaders regarding appropriate actions. To address this pressing concern, this comprehensive book offers a solution.

Featuring real-life situations and scenarios, a comprehensive glossary, and additional resources, this book empowers professionals across various business roles to seamlessly integrate foundational concepts into their daily interactions with potential and current employees. By fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming environment for all, this book aims to alleviate the suffering of LGBT+ individuals and professionals. Whether used by independent readers, departmental teams, or entire medical corporations, this book provides valuable reading experiences.

Setting out best practices and professional guidance for creating an LGBT+ inclusive medical workplace, this approachable and easy-to-follow book guides medical leaders and anyone working in a medical facility toward appropriate and proven ways to create safer working environments, update workplace policies, enhance hiring and staff retention protocols, and better support LGBT+ employees in the workplace, as well as for LGBT+ patient experiences.

One of the unique features of this book is its real-life scenarios. While many books offer information, this book goes beyond mere knowledge dissemination. The scenarios provide practical application of the foundational knowledge gained in earlier chapters, offering real-world business place experiences that others have encountered. After reading each scenario, there are intentional pointed thought questions designed to facilitate discussion and deeper understanding.

By leveraging the power of education and awareness, this book empowers professionals to make a positive impact on the lives of LGBT+ individuals and create a more inclusive and supportive medical workplace culture. It serves as a valuable resource for medical leaders, employees, and anyone committed to fostering a safer and more equitable environment for all.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367765118