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Review
. 2022 Jul;106(4):589-600.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2021.12.005. Epub 2022 May 28.

Health Communication and Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression

Carl G Streed Jr  1
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Review

Health Communication and Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression

Carl G Streed Jr. Med Clin North Am. 2022 Jul.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide guidance on completing a thorough, competent, and culturally appropriate health history with details specific to the care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) persons and communities.

Keywords: Clinical encounter; Gender expression; Gender identity; LGBTQIA; Sexual and gender minorities; Sexual orientation.

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Figure 1:
Figure 1:. Minority Stress Model
Adapted from Caceres et al. 2020
FIGURE 2:
FIGURE 2:
Intake Form Header from Howard Brown Health, Chicago, IL
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FIGURE 3:
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questions on Intake Form From Howard Brown Health, Chicago, IL
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