Fast Facts About LGBTQ+ Care: A Pivotal Resource for Nurses

Awarded third place in the 2022 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Professional Issues, this book is a crucial resource for nurses who want to provide safe, culturally-competent care to LGBTQ+ patients.

Filling a Critical Need in Nursing Literature

This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind, written specifically for nurses, and focuses on the unique health needs and inequities affecting LGBTQ+ patients. It provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to deliver safe, respectful, and holistic care to this marginalized community.

Understanding the LGBTQ+ Population and Health Disparities

The book sets the stage by examining the background and history of the LGBTQ+ population and focusing on the health disparities that set them apart. It addresses the nursing implications and care of LGBTQ+ patients in all practice settings, highlighting transgender medical, surgical, and mental health.

Creating Inclusive Environments: Communication and Care Strategies

To help nurses create inclusive environments, chapters cover best practices and strategies for appropriate communication and define key terms nurses should know when obtaining patient history, performing an assessment, and delivering overall care.

Real-World Applications: Case Studies and Fast Facts

The book includes a multitude of case studies that demonstrate the importance of collecting gender identity in the electronic health record and span a variety of scenarios nurses are likely to encounter. “Fast Facts” boxes highlight essential information, providing nurses with the resources they need to create and sustain changes within their practice and beyond.

Key Features and Benefits

• Fills a critical need in the nursing literature on providing safe and culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ patients
• Illuminates communication best practices and terminology to help nurses feel comfortable caring for LGBTQ+ patients
• Features “Fast Facts” boxes and abundant case studies that highlight essential information
• Covers developing and integrating LGBTQ+ content into nursing education
• Includes tips and guides to promote advocacy for the LGBTQ+ population

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 1st edition (September 30, 2021)

Language: English

Pages: 200 pages

ISBN-10: 0826161510

ISBN-13: 978-0826161512