Open Access Journal Article

Special Healthcare Services for Lgbt Cancer Patients

by H. Mitchell a  and  R. Jeffrey b,*
a
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom.
b
Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom.
*
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Received: 3 December 2022 / Accepted: 12 December 2022 / Published Online: 20 December 2022

Abstract

In the UK, a concern of prejudice, as well as a lack of gender identity and sexual orientation documentation, implies that LGBT persons mostly hidden to health-care providers. One of a review was carried out to examine primary literature on the psychological support requirements of LGBT cancer patients when receive treatment and after. Important findings: Key topics that have been mentioned include the negative impact on mental health, health care professional education and the absence of inclusive support groups, the pervasiveness of discriminatory practices within healthcare services. The research demonstrates how LGBT cancer patients are being failed by healthcare professionals in terms of psychological support, resulting in unmet requirements. There are some suggestions use to guarantee an LGBT inclusive atmosphere in cancer care, as well as the development of support programmes for LGBT people with cancer. Practical connotation: LGBT wellness and awareness education should be offered for HCP personnel. The registration and tracking of gender identity and sexual orientation is critical to ensuring that LGBT persons are not 'invisible' in cancer, radiation, and continued studies. LGBT cancer groups and services should be established, since information from the study indicated that LGBT individuals are actively seeking these services.


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APA Style
Mitchell, H., & Jeffrey, R. (2022). Special Healthcare Services for Lgbt Cancer Patients. Cancer Insight, 1(2), 11. doi:10.58567/ci01020002
ACS Style
Mitchell, H.; Jeffrey, R. Special Healthcare Services for Lgbt Cancer Patients. Cancer Insight, 2022, 1, 11. doi:10.58567/ci01020002
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Mitchell H, Jeffrey R. Special Healthcare Services for Lgbt Cancer Patients. Cancer Insight; 2022, 1(2):11. doi:10.58567/ci01020002
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Mitchell, H.; Jeffrey, R. 2022. "Special Healthcare Services for Lgbt Cancer Patients" Cancer Insight 1, no.2:11. doi:10.58567/ci01020002