Kidney Commute: Optimizing Kidney Health Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients
hosted byNational Kidney Foundation (NKF)Kidney Commute: Optimizing Kidney Health Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients is organized by National Kidney Foundation (NKF).
Available From:7/11/2023
Available Until: 7/11/2025
Course Description:
The National Kidney Foundation is excited bring to you an important conversation about awareness, sensitivity and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we will discuss how the use of appropriate intake forms, use of pronouns and having open conversations can create an inclusive healthcare environment and create a shared decision making environment. Participants will receive education on what considerations should be made when exploring gender affirmation hormone therapy or surgery in their patient population. Gender-affirming hormone therapy can be taken as pills, patches, gels, or by injection. Hormone therapy can be given alone or with preparation for gender-affirming surgery. Want to learn more? Hop in and enjoy this episode of the Kidney Commute!
Learning Objectives:
• Articulate how the use of pronouns can impact a patients health care experience
• Identify how to make their workplace a more inclusive environment
• Assess the role of gender affirming hormones and surgery on patients' physical and emotional health
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available
