Tone and Language Used by Medical Students to Discuss Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity with Standardized Patients

Authors

Martha M. Popescu, University of LouisvilleFollow
Emily J. Noonan PhD, University of LouisvilleFollow
Laura Weingartner PhD, University of LouisvilleFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Summer 8-12-2021

Program/Event

Student Research Opportunities Program

Abstract

During standardized patient (SP) encounters, medical students interact with mock patients to practice clinical skills.The tone and language used by students with SPs to gather sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) information are important reflections of the adequacy, frequency, and retention of training concerning these topics. Prompting these discussions with ease helps ensure gender minority patients are affirmed and receive comprehensive care.

Recommended Citation

Popescu, Martha M.; Noonan, Emily J. PhD; and Weingartner, Laura PhD, "Tone and Language Used by Medical Students to Discuss Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity with Standardized Patients" (2021). Undergraduate Research Events. 28.
https://ir.library.louisville.edu/undergradresearch/28