Who Cares? Inst Barriers to Health Care for Lesbian, Gay & Bi

ISBN-13: 9780887376764 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 286 str.

Michele J. Eliason;Eliason

Opis

The health care professions take pride in the philosophy that all pers ons receive equal treatment. Yet prejudice, fears, and stereotyping ar e so deeply ingrained in our society that discrimination is widespread . Gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons are often harassed, mistreated, o r misunderstood in our health care systems. This book explores how pre judices have become institutionalized, and offers viable solutions for real change. Essential for educators, students, nurses, health care p rofessionals, community activistsall those interested in combating pre judice.