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Cultivating Year-Round LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Diversity Nursing

Always ask patients for their preferred name and pronouns, and use them consistently. can open the door to respectful communication. Updating Patient Intake Forms: Are your intake forms still limited to "male" or "female" and "single" or "married"? This allows us to gather crucial information for holistic care.

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The gut, the brain, and the story in between

American Nurse

As life becomes increasingly stressful for patients, the call for patient-centered, holistic care grows louder. Strengthening the patient-provider relationship One of the most important things providers can do is respect our relationship with patients.