Learning Modules on LGBT Health
The Learning Modules on LGBT Health were created to help facilitate the teaching of LGBT health topics to health professionals and students. You can download the modules from this website and use them in your courses, trainings, workshops, or for self-directed learning. We recommend the modules be used as companions to our textbook, the Fenway Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health, which provides more detailed content on these topics. The Fenway Guide is available from the American College of Physicians and Amazon.com. However, the modules can be used as stand-alone teaching tools as well.
Using the Modules
The Learning Modules presentations are in PowerPoint format. The handouts are in PDF format (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader).
If you have trouble downloading or using the modules, please email us.
Feedback
We want the modules to be as useful to the community as possible, so please send us your questions, comments, and suggestions: professionaleducation@fenwayhealth.org
You can adapt the Learning Modules for local use by adding your own slides or deleting the slides you do not need. However, we ask that you preserve the content and format of the slides you keep. All slides are copyright protected.
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Module Contents
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Ending Invisibility: Better Care for LGBT Populations |
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Knowing Your Patients: Taking a History and Providing Risk Reduction Counseling |
| Module 3 |
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention |
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Caring for LGBTQ Youth |
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Promoting the Health of LGBT Families |
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Caring for the Older LGBT Adult |
| Module 7 |
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Understanding the T in LGBT: A Role for Clinicians |
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Ending Invisibility: Better Care for LGBT Populations
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Module 1 offers an introduction to LGBT populations and their healthcare needs. Topics include:
1.) terminology related to LGBT populations;
2.) LGBT population demographics;
3.) approaches to culturally appropriate care for LGBT populations;
4.) ways to create a safe and welcoming environment for LGBT patients.
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Presentation
Download the presentation for this module
(PPT format, file size 7.47MB) |
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Handouts
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Handout 1-A Readings and Resources (file size 0.05MB)
Handout 1-B Reflection and Discussion Exercises(file size 0.53MB)
Handout 1-C Role Play Exercises(file size 0.04MB)
Handout 1-D References(file size 0.08MB)
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Knowing Your Patients:
Taking a History and Providing Risk Reduction Counseling
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| Module 2 explains how to take a history that is inclusive of all patients, and how to tailor the history for LGBT patients. Because the sexual history (including behavior, identity, and desires) is often overlooked by clinicians and is a topic that is generally not well covered in professional schools, the module goes into detail on how to take a sexual history that is thorough and sensitive without being awkward. The module concludes with some tips on how to provide relevant sexual risk reduction counseling. |
Presentation
Download the presentation for this module
(PPT format, file size 4.24MB) |
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Handouts
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Handout 2-A Readings and Resources(file size 54KB)
Handout 2-B Sample Intake Form(file size 114KB)
Handout 2-C References(file size 43KB)
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
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Module 3 summarizes the most recent research on LGBT health disparities, and outlines key clinical approaches to promoting health in order to redress those disparities. Clinical areas covered are: tobacco use, weight and obesity, eating disorders, cancers (cervical, breast, anal), substance abuse, mental health, violence and trauma victimization, and sexual health.
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Presentation
Download the presentation for this module
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Handouts
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Handout 3-A Readings and Resources(file size 92KB)
Handout 3-B References(file size 169KB)
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Caring for LGBTQ Youth
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Module 4 explores healthcare issues of particular concern for LGBTQ youth populations (aged 12-24 years). Topics include developmental challenges, barriers to accessing healthcare, confidentiality concerns, unique health concerns (smoking, alcohol and substance abuse, anxiety, depression and suicide attempts, HIV & STIs, emotional and physical abuse, homelessness, and family rejection), and strategies for screening and educating youth on these concerns.
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Presentation
Download the presentation for this module
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Handouts
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Handout 4-A Readings and Resources(file size 101KB)
Handout 4-B Adolescent Patient Interview: Sample Questions(file size 45KB)
Handout 4-C Reflection and Discussion Questions(file size 34KB)
Handout 4-D References(file size 40KB)
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Promoting the Health of LGBT Families
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Module 5 provides context on LGBT relationships and parenting that will help clinicians better know and care for their LGBT patients. Topics include demographics of LGBT couples and families, relationship challenges, legal issues, communication tips, options for becoming parents, and research on children of LGBT parents.
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Presentation
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(PPT format, file size 6.4MB) |
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Handouts
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Handout 5-A Readings and Resources(file size 79KB)
Handout 5-B References(file size 39KB)
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Caring for the Older LGBT Adult
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Module 6 aims to bring recognition to the presence of LGBT elders (age 65+), a group which is often overlooked. The module illustrates the unique medical, psychological, and social service needs of LGBT older adults, and gives recommendations for how clinicians can adequately address the needs of this group.
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Presentation
Download the presentation for this module
(PPT format, file size 4.88MB) |
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Handouts
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Handout 6-A Readings and Resources(file size 44KB)
Handout 6-B References(file size 51KB)
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Understanding the T in LGBT: A Role for Clinicians
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Module 7 familiarizes clinicians with the basic health needs of transgender individuals. Included are explanations of the various meanings of the term “transgender”; descriptions of some of the clinical issues found in transgender populations; and tips for improving the clinical environment for transgender patients.
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Presentation
Download the presentation for this module
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Handouts
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Handout 7-A Readings and Resources(file size 97KB)
Handout 7-B References(file size 60KB)
Handout 7-C Glossary of Gender and Transgender Terms(file size 75KB)
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