LGBTQ+ Health Series

Elevate your practice by synthesizing the latest evidence and best practices to deliver affirming, patient-centered care for LGBTQ+ individuals in the hospital setting. Critique common assumptions, document with precision, and apply inclusive communication strategies that respect every patient’s identity. Evaluate risk scoring and lab reference limitations, and design care plans that recognize the unique health determinants and needs of LGBTQ+ patients, including safe management of hormone therapy and PreP.

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Availability

On-Demand

5 Courses

Expires on Mar 05, 2027

Cost

$0.00

Credit Offered

1.5 CME Credits

1.5 ABIM-MOC Points

1.5 Participation Credits

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Recognize LGBTQ+ as a social determinant of health.
Document using language that is consistent with patients’ sexual orientation and gender-identity.
Recognize that risk scoring systems and laboratory reference ranges are not validated for transgender patients.
Described the risk of abruptly stopping gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Describe best-practices for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreP) therapy while patients are admitted to the hospital.
Identify methods to advocate for LGBTQ+ patients.
Apply methods for discussing gender identity, organ inventory, and sexual orientation with patients.

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

Faculty

Tyler Anstett
Keshav Khanijow, MD
Nicole Rosendale, MD
Rita Lee, MD
Scott Ness, MD

Faculty Disclosures
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.

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