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      Discrepancies in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Patient Care and How Pharmacists Can Support an Evolved Practice

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          Abstract

          We live in an increasingly multicultural society with people from different ethnicities and beliefs. In recent years, we have witnessed a growing group of people who identify as having diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community have historically been marginalized by the health care industry. The disproportionate prevalence of LGBT health concerns and cultural prejudices may be overlooked by many practitioners. As pharmacists, we are in an optimal position to affect meaningful changes in how we treat, counsel, and interact with all our patients, including with those whose sexual orientation or gender identity differ from ours. It is important for student and practicing pharmacists alike to receive adequate education and training that identifies the role of a pharmacist in LGBT health and fosters culturally competent and equitable patient care. Clinical and cultural competence should be reflective of inclusive pharmacy programs that embrace and incorporate LGBT health. The objectives of this commentary are to identify the role of a pharmacist in LGBT health, recognize specific concerns with mental and sexual health, describe gender-transitioning pharmacotherapy, and discuss the current stance of LGBT health in pharmacy education.

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          Journal
          Am J Pharm Educ
          Am J Pharm Educ
          ajpe
          American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
          American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
          0002-9459
          1553-6467
          September 2017
          : 81
          : 7
          : 6181
          Affiliations
          University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
          Author notes
          Corresponding Author: Erin Maxwell, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 301 Pharmacy Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. Tel: 570-713-5388. E-mail: erin_maxwell@ 123456unc.edu
          Article
          PMC5663655 PMC5663655 5663655 ajpe6181
          10.5688/ajpe8176181
          5663655
          29109564
          22725523-fda1-4111-bcff-e8068fb2eeb2
          © 2017 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
          History
          : 18 November 2016
          : 14 June 2017
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          pharmacy curricula,cultural competence,LGBT health
          pharmacy curricula, cultural competence, LGBT health

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