This resource map offers key resources to understand and address 2SLGBTQQIA+ matters and health disparities, highlighting best practices to improve and foster inclusive care and promote health equity. It is a valuable guide for physicians seeking to enhance their understanding and improve health care outcomes.
The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Examination Objectives describe the attributes expected of medical graduates entering residency in Canada. This resource map is associated with the following Objectives:
This list of objectives reflects the main themes in this resource map and is not exhaustive.
Some of the resources listed below are specific to particular provinces or regions and are not always generalizable to all of Canada. We encourage you to seek out specific resources for your own needs.
“Review of current 2SLGBTQIA+ inequities in the Canadian health care system”
Frontiers in Public Health, journal article
This article demonstrates that gender identity and sexual orientation are determinants of health that can contribute to health inequities. In the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, belonging to a sexual and/or gender minority group leads to a higher risk of negative health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and cancer, as well as maladaptive behaviours leading to poorer health outcomes such as substance use disorders and risky sexual behaviour. Research highlights widespread gaps in accessibility, inclusivity, and quality of care for 2SLGBTQQI+ individuals in Canada’s health system. A better understanding of the current Canadian health care context for individuals in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community is imperative to inform public policy and develop sensitive public health interventions to make meaningful headway in reducing inequity.
Read the article (approx. 45 min).
“Gender, Sexuality and Identity”
The Health Force Integration Research and Education for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (HIRE IEHPs) e-learning modules
This resource contains multiple modules on gender, sexuality and identity. We encourage you to take a deep dive and learn through the eyes and hearts of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.
Tools
The following tools help build relationships with patients and foster inclusivity through gender inclusive language.
Other resources you may want to explore:
Self-reflection question: How will you incorporate this information into your practice?
Related topics: cultural safety and humility, patient-centred communication and team-based care
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