LGBTQ+ Affirming Language and Documentation

Pronouns can be lifesaving—so can your chart. In this video presentation, you’ll ask better SOGI questions, adopt precise, current terms, and avoid stigmatizing language while you practice what to say after a misstep. Then chart and document identity accurately through real cases, as you evaluate and refine note templates. You’ll leave ready to apply affirming choices that create trust and measurably improve care.

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On-Demand

Expires on Mar 05, 2027

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$0.00

Credit Offered

0.25 CME Credit

0.25 ABIM-MOC Point

0.25 Participation Credit

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This content developed out of work by the LGBTQ+ Task Force of the SHM Education Committee.

Faculty

Keshav Khanijow, MD

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The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Credit Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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