Bringing up alternative relationships styles with a doctor can be intimidating, especially when you don't know for sure what their experience is with these topics. However, to get the care you need, it can be important for your doctor to know your relationship status. HSDP's most recent workshop focused on working with polyamorous patients … Continue reading
Avoid making harmful assumptions about your patient. Whether you’re assuming they’re straight, cisgender, uneducated, dealing with addiction, or any number of things, any time you’re assuming rather than asking and listening to your patient you aren’t giving them the care they deserve. (For example, don’t ask a patient about her boyfriend when she hasn’t told … Continue reading
