Lgbtq Reflection

This course has allowed me to open up my mind to the world around me. I am now fully aware of the issues that the LGBTQ community has to overcome daily. Before taking the course I knew the LGBTQ community did not have the same rights as a heterosexual couple. I knew gay marriage had recently been legalized in certain states. This was a great victory for the community. Their union could now be recognized as legitimate in the eyes of the state. I have a greater understanding of this community and the many issues they must overcome. I truly admire their perseverance and attitude.
In the medical field where I wish to work being conscious of the struggles of the LGBTQ will help me be understanding towards my patients. I don’t want them to feel uncomfortable when they are around me. I want them to know that I will treat them without any judgment of biases. It is true that each patient is unique but at the end of the day each patient is also a human being who is entitled to access to equal healthcare. I remember reading how in some medical schools they don’t offer any courses on how to treat LGBTQ community members. In medical school they are often only taught how to respond to HIV and that is it. They don’t get any training in the proper treatment of these individuals. Medical students can also choose not …show more content…
The textbook was easy to follow and very interesting. It was very informative and still provided personal narratives within the text. This course has taught me the importance of being mindful of others’ opinion. Conflict can arise at any given moment when two sides with clashing opinions interact. You have to be respectful of others opinion and must express your own in a respectful manner. It is ok to have your own opinion you don’t have to agree with everything, but you should be mindful of others’ beliefs. When discussing the issues of the LGBTQ community we must remember to be polite and