"I wrote this book to provide nurses from all practice settings and experience levels the knowledge and understanding of how to care for the LGBTQ population. The first of its kind, this book offers the nurse concise and pragmatic information to deliver culturally competent and inclusive care. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender minorities (LGBTQ) face unique challenges and barriers to accessing healthcare, resulting in poor health outcomes. Studies have consistently shown the greater risk for poor health outcomes due to fear or mistrust of healthcare providers, such as nurses, because of past discrimination and refusal of care and acceptance, which have created systemic health disparities. Nursing textbooks and education predominantly focus on cisgender heteronormative populations - leaving the nurse without the knowledge and information needed to care for this diverse population"-- Provided by publisher.

The ABCs of LGBTQ --Brief history of LGBTQ -- Understanding sexual orientation and gender identity -- LGBTQ cultural competence -- Health disparities of LGBTQ people -- Stigma and discrimination against LGBTQ people -- LGBTQ substance use & substance use disorders -- LGBTQ behavioral health -- Self-awareness and bias -- Communication best practices -- History and physical examination of LGBTQ -- Transgender health and nursing care -- Understanding hormone therapy -- Caring for LGBTQ youth -- Caring for LGBTQ older adults -- Creating inclusive environments -- Advocacy, policy, and legal issues for LGBTQ populations -- Healthcare equality index -- Developing and integrating LGBTQ content into nursing education.