[Gynecologists about lesbian women--an interview study. There is a risk that lesbian women receive worse treatment].
Lesbian women as patients have reported a lack of professionalism and knowledge in medical care. This interview study focused on the gynecologist in consultation with lesbians, and included questions regarding the gynecologists' knowledge as well as feelings about lesbians and their health-related issues. The study's main conclusion is that gynecologists do not ask about their patient's sexual identity/behavior. They thereby risk offering misleading advice or inadequate treatment.
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Göteborgs universitet. fkm291t@tninet.se
Westerståhl
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018452:Homosexuality, Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden; D016387:Women's Health; D000078329:Workforce