Approximately 70 per cent of LGBT medics endure abuse as a result of their sexual orientation, according to research that featured at a Dublin health conference.
The research was highlighted at the European Society’s Annual Conference in Coloproctology. The conference went ahead in the Convention Centre on Thursday and featured a range of talks, including a discussion on how to make healthcare more accessible for LGBT patients and staff.
Dr. Ginny Bowbrick, a vascular surgeon, spoke about the importance of diversity in healthcare and assisting the unique needs of LGBT patients at the conference. She also discussed how many healthcare professionals still feel unable to disclose their sexuality out of fears they will be discriminated against in the workplace.
