E109: CK (they/them) - Healthcare Challenges for the LGBTIQ+ Community

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with CK as part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (part 8). 

Discussion about CK’s career and personal healthcare experiences. LGBTIQ+ health and current challenges for the trans population.

 

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) evaluate the language you use with patients, friends and family, how often do you use gender neutral terminology?

2) watch this YouTube video on gender inclusion spaces: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0AkjturEiTM.

3) consider how you can be a better ally for the LGBTIQ+ community.

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Links from podcast:

CK: https://linktr.ee/CK1?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=5222f825-484e-42a3-afa4-d13ff54f71a5 

Designing gender inclusive spaces: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0AkjturEiTM

Queering Cancer charity: https://queeringcancer.ca/ 

OUTpatients Charity: https://outpatients.org.uk/ 

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