Dr. Charles Moser 's Health Care

In this section of chapter 3 Georgian Davis talks about the power the medical field had on the topic of the intersex body. Georgina set up an interview at a pediatric medical center with Dr. I who was a well-known expert of the intersex body. After the publication of the “Consensus Statement of Management of Intersex Disorders” intersex language had been replaced with the terminology DSD (Disorders of Sex Development) in the medical profession. As mentioned in chapter 2 she reiterates critiques that the medical field have undergone based on their inability to diagnose honesty to people with intersex traits. She noted that the medical profession can either do harm or good to the intersex community based on its position in the level of gender structure. In the medical profession, there was not always a form of naming abnormalities. It began with the Greeks and continued into the 18th century until they created a classification of the many medical traits. Sociologist Phil Brown argues that for there to be diagnostics there has two be two parts to complete it. One the diagnosis is technique which includes forming the classification by using various tasks and techniques. While the work diagnosis includes clinical evaluations and task. By using this form of diagnosis, we can better understand intersexuality.

Extensive research has attempted to identify principal factors that promote effective education and promotion when addressing poor sexual health. One critical feature of successful programs is the adoption of a multidimensional approach to sexuality, taking into consideration the influence of demographics and perceptions of sexual health between populations. Other critical factors allude to the creation of school education programs, constructive sexuality educators, effective sexual health promotion and gender inclusive environments.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) are one of the most common and preventable health care problems in the world. The ageism of the population and the increase in the number of older adults, along with healthcare advances that provide better and longer quality of life, has encourage changes in sexuality amongst older adults. This increase has prompted healthcare workers to familiarize themselves with the sexuality of older adults. In this report, I plan to discuss the significance of this topic, the concern for the public, and interventions that can be implemented from a Community Health Nurse prospective.

The health professional providing sexual education should be facultative verses being viewed as an expert of knowledge. This education style builds rapport with the client, provides a productive

As dominant group it is hard to relate and fully understand certain experiences however as heterosexuals we too turn a blind eye and discount these issues. The importance of a physician lies at the boundaries of life and death. I will never know what is to be denied medical service because of my orientation however it is inhumane to not offer up these types of services. The purpose of medical care is not to judge people, but to help treat people. I, as a heterosexual do not have to deal with the stigma of having AIDS held over my head. Being so privileged often de-sensitize others from comprehending challenges individuals face. Being a member of a church, and raised in a conservative household, the church can be unwelcoming when someone that is “different” comes in. I too have fallen short and conveyed the same reaction of judging an individual. As many religions base their fundamental beliefs of a God of kindness, love and peace, believers of those religions should express the same. Although the church does not affirm the beliefs of people, all

Lifelong sexual health for adolescents requires this vulnerable population have information about and access to affordable, youth-friendly, and culturally competent sexual healthcare services. In addition, the providers of these sexual healthcare services should be trained to respect privacy and support these teens in making individualized choices that are appropriate for them. As evidenced by the rate of STIs and unplanned pregnancy among marginalized youth populations, barriers such as stigma, discrimination, lack of knowledgeable providers, cost burden,

Thirdly, If one has an STD and its publicly known, that individual's social status is degraded and negatively affected. In society as a whole concealing an STD creates a false sense of security and attempts to preserve a faulty self image. Along with merely keeping an STD a secret many are too embarrassed to even get tested after unprotected sex with a mentality that what they do not know will not hurt them. This alone has a major sociological implication as it reinforces a negative social construct and creates a poor symbolic representation of STD testing to displeasure rather than emotional relief. In order to influence the proper usage of regular testing after practicing unsafe sex it must be shown that the alternative leads to social distress in that untested individual live their days without knowledge of major health issues where untested STDs cannot be treated causing visual displeasure such as unexplained skin lesions that may influence one to be self conscious progressing to sickness and self

First, it is important to note that the historical experiences of Black women, and of women in general, also include lesbian and bisexual women of color. Second, it is critical that we examine the health care experiences of Black lesbians and bisexuals within a socioeconomic, political and cultural context. The mistreatment of Black women by medical institutions and professionals within the United States (U.S.) health care system is well documented: from the immoral medical experiments conducted on Black slaves, to the forced sterilization, and subpar

It seems to me that people have not taken the time to educate themselves on the issue, which is why I cringed, both internally and externally, when Asif made the statement regarding homosexuality as a choice. So much research has been done and will continue to be done on this topic, that it is important as future clinicians, as well as human beings, that we stay up to date with it, in order to better understand our clients and the issues that they are faced with, which will ultimately help us be more respectful when treating them. Of course this is not the only subject where this can be applied, it can be used in the context of any issues being faced by our clients. For example, women’s right to equality, is another issue being discussed a lot recently that may come up while working with

Due to the stigma and complexities often faced in individual uniqueness of LGB, many times there needs to be a place where they can fully be understood through awareness and competency of counselors, and the differences they experience with revealing their sexuality years ago, and how they present themselves today (Pachankis, & Goldfried, p. 242, 2004). Therefore, these guidelines are utilized for that purpose, similar to the standards to the code of ethics, to aid in a level of structure and organized

There is much to learn from all ancestral cultures including the new coin phrase sexual minorities . Mental heath professional is consistently evolving and practitioners must adapt to the changes within practice and ACA ethical guidelines. This paper explores a counselor 's level of competence, etiology findings for homosexuality, controversies with treatment practice by professional and paraprofessional therapy, and new frontier approach with client-centered approach. Since the multicultural movement has become a pillar for ACA code of ethics, it is with great importance to embrace new cultural styles. Although, the counseling field has a great paucity in empirical research; ACA task force remains optimistic in filling this gap. The objective is to help clients find congruence in their identity, belief, and values within their sexual orientation. Counselor must arm themselves with proficient training in multicultural competence, client-centered approach toward client identity edification, and having the integrity to guard clients from harmful clinical practice.

In Chapter 10 of Rudolph K. Sanders’ book, Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Psychologists, Therapists and Pastors, Mark Yarhouse, Jill Kays and Stanton Jones discuss the “sexual minority” as it pertains to the field of professional counseling. This group is defined as “individuals with same sex attractions or behavior, regardless of self-identification” (Sanders, et. al., 2013, p. 252). By looking at counseling the homosexual community through its etiology, standards by which a counselor should proceed with treatment, and the options a client has on deciding treatment options, we can be better prepared as Christian counselors to be better prepared in serving the needs of others.

In today’s society many disorders may arise. Some of these issues include eating disorders, anxiety, gender-identity disorders, depression, addictions, and many others. However, there is another issue that brings individuals in the counseling setting, and that is the issue of sex and sexuality. Issues stemming from sex and sexuality can arise from same-sex attraction, pornography, infidelity, hormonal issues, and/or negative, inadequate beliefs and perceptions concerning sexuality. Licensed professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, etc…, are trained and usually prepared for these types of disorders, however, certain types of counselors, licensed or not, are not trained in this area. There are various distorted views on sexuality, and these distorted views are across the board. So it begs the question are Christian counselors equipped to handle these types of disorders and many others. If so, what models do they follow in order to help an individual struggling with these issues? This critique will interview a Christian counselor/Addition specialist concerning her viewpoint on human sexuality and her personal model for decision-making in dealing with individuals who struggle in the area of sexuality and/or in any of the other aforementioned areas.

Many female students reveal how healthcare providers treated them as if they are irresponsible, reckless, and simpleminded during their appointments. Jasmine, a twenty-year-old, reflected on her trip to the university health services and how one physician, upon viewing her results disparagingly accosted her for having unsafe sex. In response, Jasmine felt ashamed and attacked claiming that, “someone in the health field should be objective about it and should be there to help you and to answer questions and not say, ‘You’ve done the wrong thing.’” (Nack, 2002, p.475). It is the clinician’s role to be supportive towards all patients. However, with adolescent women in new environments, there is a greater need for sensitivity because often these women have nowhere else to

Upon entering this course, my understanding of human sexuality was decent; I was aware of certain aspects of sexuality such as being straight, gay, lesbian, queer, transgender, etc. Nevertheless, I did not realize how expansive sexuality is; it never occurred to me that sexual health, prostitution, marriage, rape, sex trafficking, divorce, families, etc., all fell under the umbrella of human sexuality. Books and essays such as Renee Hill’s Walk Together and David Shneer’s “Out of School” showcased the multiple facets of human sexuality and how terms like queer are not directly related to homosexuality. While sexuality and homosexuality are linked, frequently, people mistake them as being synonymous; before entering this class, I was searching for a definition of sexuality, and often in the thesaurus section of dictionary websites homosexuality and or sexual orientation was considered a synonym of sexuality. Formerly, I too would have agreed they were the same, however, after taking this course, I concluded that homosexuality is just one topic in the broad discussion of sexuality. My understanding of sexuality now is that it