The Pharmacist As an LGBTQ Ally

Overview

Journal Am J Pharm Educ

Specialty Medical Education

Date 2020 Aug 11

PMID 32773835

Citations 5

Authors

Oliver Grundmann

Richard Segal

Joshua Pullo

Laura Davis

Yesenia Felix-Irizarry

Lais da Silva

Tyler Holets

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Abstract

An ally is defined as one who is associated with another as a helper that provides support and assistance in an ongoing struggle or effort. Pharmacists should be allies to their patients by ensuring optimal health outcomes and by helping their patients achieve therapeutic objectives and goals. However, most colleges of pharmacy are currently not well equipped to train future pharmacists to counsel lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) patients. This commentary explores reasons for discrepancies in health care access for LGBTQ patients and how efforts can be advanced to meet the needs of this minority group. Pharmacists require adequate training to provide optimal care for a more diverse patient population and to be both an ally in health and a reassuring supporter for members of the LGBTQ community.

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