Sexual & Gender Diversity in Dermatology: Advocacy and Effective Allyship-Sexual & Gender Diversity in Dermatology: Advocacy and Effective Allyship

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In this video, Clint Peebles, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Dermatology's Medicine Without Barriers program, discusses the importance of advocacy and allyship in the context of sexual and gender diversity. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals in these communities, including social determinants of health, discrimination in healthcare, and barriers to access. Peebles also highlights the increasing number of sexual and gender diverse individuals in the population, as well as the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, and other factors within these communities. He discusses the concept of cultural humility and structural competency as essential components of providing inclusive and affirming care. Peebles provides practical guidance on language use, including pronouns and terminology, and emphasizes the significance of validating and affirming individuals' identities. He also discusses the importance of creating a welcoming and affirming healthcare environment, including staff training, gender-neutral facilities, and inclusive medical records. Peebles uses the example of the iPledge program for isotretinoin to demonstrate how advocacy efforts can lead to positive changes in healthcare policies and programs. He concludes by sharing resources and encouraging healthcare professionals to engage in ongoing education and advocacy on sexual and gender minority health.

Keywords

advocacy

gender diversity

inclusive care

healthcare access

terminology

affirming identities

healthcare policies