Patient-centered care refers to the management of care across the lifespan where dignity, spirituality, cultural context and rights of the individual, family and community are respected. Nurses play a role in advocating patient-centered policy for LGBTQ community. In this discussion question, you will discuss the following:
What are the LGBTQ rights in the United States?
How can nurses advocate for healthcare policy for the LGTBQ community.
Describe a professional nursing experience in which you provided nursing care for a LGBTQ patient. Did you provide patient-centered care? Give examples.