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February 16, 2021 | 4 min read

Using Affirming Language With LGBTQIA+ Patients

By Christopher Clayton, MD, New York, New York, Lila Flavin, MD, New York, New York

As a way to demonstrate respect for patients, consider asking them about their gender identity, sexual orientation, and preferred pronouns.

July 17, 2020 | 1 min read

Person-Centered LGBTQ Care in the Pandemic Era

By Justin Fontenot, MSN, RN

Patient-centered care requires considering your patients’ wants and needs in their management. ALL patients deserve person-centered care.

February 26, 2018 | 3 min read

Treating Everyone Uniquely: How to Create a Welcoming Experience for LGBTQ Patients and Families

By Carl G. Streed Jr., MD, MPH, The Center for Transgender Medicine & Surgery, Boston Medical Center

Doing what has been done before will only lead to more of the same for patients who have been discriminated against in society and in health care. Be prepared to enter uncharted territory, seek to educate yourself about the unique health care needs of your patients.

June 28, 2021 | 2 min read

Carrying Pride Month Year Round

By Carl G. Streed Jr., MD, MPH, The Center for Transgender Medicine & Surgery, Boston Medical Center

The skills with which we care for LGBTQ patients, including affirmation and support, will allow us to better care for ALL patients.

June 22, 2021 | 1 min read

How You Can Take Action Beyond Pride Month

By Nat Mulkey (they/them), Medical Student, Boston University Medicine

To improve the health and well-being of LGBTQI+ patients, we must commit to being lifelong learners and teachers in this continually evolving space.

The Juneteenth Star.

June 17, 2021 | 5 min read

Lessons From 1865: What Clinicians Can Learn From Juneteenth

This weekend we can work toward unlearning inaccurate history, practice critical reflection, engage in transformative conversations, and plan to take action that will promote health equity for all patients.

March 26, 2021 | 5 min read

“The Danger of a Single Story”

By Jade Cobern, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Margaret Hannah, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Rosemary Hawkins, MS, CCLS, Johns Hopkins Medicine

A single narrative creates biases, reinforces stereotypes, and can prevent us from seeing the full potential in ourselves and others. Appreciating multiple stories can deepen and broaden our perspectives.

December 30, 2020 | 4 min read

Grateful For #MedTwitter in 2020

By Chase Anderson, MD, University of California San Francisco

Despite physical distancing during the pandemic, Twitter is a platform where clinicians around the world can connect. This reduces feelings of isolation and gives support to many.

"Enlightenment," by David Kopacz, 2020.

December 28, 2020 | 6 min read

Medical Activism: A Foundation of Professionalism

By David Kopacz, MD, University of Washington

Clinicians should expand their definition of professionalism to include working for societal change to improve the health of all.

November 2, 2020 | 4 min read

Prescription For a Healthy Future—Vote

By Deanna Behrens, MD, Advocate Children\'s Hospital, Elizabeth Mack, MD, Jenna Miller, MD, Katherine Hoops, MD

Clinicians have a responsibility to advocate for policies that can improve the health of all. We must take our civic responsibility seriously and make a plan to vote.