Improving LGBTQIA+ Patient Care in Otolaryngology

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Location: MBCC, 210

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Erynne A. Faucett, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

David R. Lee, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Sarah M. Russel, MD, MPH:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Stacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH, FACS, FAAP, HCQM:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The LGBTQIA+ population in the United States continues to grow – recent estimates suggest that 15-20% of Generation Z identifies with some part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Although LGBTQIA+ people are becoming more visible, little medical education is devoted to preparing trainees and faculty for caring for their LGBTQIA+ patients. Indeed, multiple studies have demonstrated mistreatment of LGBTQIA+ patients in medical settings, indicating the importance of provider education in this area. As such, we aim to equip attendees with the tools needed to provide respectful care to their LGBTQIA+ patients. This includes actionable steps that participants can take to create a more inclusive and welcoming clinic. We will also provide an overview of health inequities facing LGBTQIA+ patients that are relevant otolaryngology, and we discuss the importance of queer representation among our workforce in ensuring optimal outcomes for our LGBTQIA+ patients. This interactive session is targeted at providers of all types and training levels and does not assume prior knowledge in this content area.

Learning Objectives:

Apply best practices for respectful interactions with LGBTQIA+ patients and for creating an inclusive clinic.
Identify health inequities that LGBTQIA+ patients face within otolaryngology.
Understand the current state of LGBTQIA+ representation within otolaryngology and how this affects patient outcomes.

Panelist(s)

Erynne A. Faucett, MD

Assistant Professor
University of California-Davis
Sacramento, CA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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David R. Lee, MD

Assistant Professor
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Division of Otolaryngology
Philadelphia, PA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Sarah M. Russel, MD, MPH

Resident Physician, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Moderator(s)

Stacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH, FACS, FAAP, HCQM

Adjunct Clinical Professor - Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery - University of Cincinnati
Instructor, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Cincinnati, OH, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.