A recent report released by the British Medical Association has found that many LGBT+ medics don't feel comfortable disclosing their sexuality or gender identity at work.
The study was created to try and find an insight into the experiences of LGBT+ staff and to find out how inclusive workplaces are for people. According to the report findings, under half (46%) said they were comfortable revealing their sexuality in work. Just over 34% of transgender respondents said they were open about their gender identity, indicating that the majority of LGBT+ medics don't feel comfortable.
The report goes on to highlight the prevalence of homophobia and transphobia in the workplace. 43% of respondents reported that they have directly experienced homophobia or biphobia. Almost half, 49%, of transgender respondents said they had experienced transphobia at least once in the past two years.
