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PROPER IDENTITY Asking how all patients would like to be referred to creates a culture of inclusion and respect.
C
iscentric. Femme. Polysexual. Ze. If the words and the
discussion surrounding sexual orientation and gender
identity make your head spin, you're not alone. I'm a
member of the community that researches and teaches
about gender and human sexuality, and I'm always
needing to learn more. The way we talk about gender and sexuality
Tips to help you navigate
the landscape of sexual
orientation and gender
identification.
Shanna K. Kattari,
PhD, MEd, CSE, ACS
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Make Your
Facility More
Inclusive
