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Health Disparities, Stigma and Terminology

Learning Objectives
1. Explain foundational concepts and terminology related to LGBTQIA+ communities
2. Describe how stigma and minority stress are related to health disparities experienced by LGBTQIA+ communities
3. Apply strategies and best practices for building an inclusive and affirming health care environment for LGBTQIA+ communities
1 Credit CME

The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center from The Fenway Institute aims to advance health equity, access, and quality of care for LGBTQIA+ people through evidence-informed and cutting-edge training and education for healthcare providers across the globe. Learn more.

In this talk from the 2020 Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health conference, Dr Reisner covers basic terminology and discusses health disparities and stigma that transgender and gender-diverse people face.

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