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Institutional culture and visibility are key elements for providing a safe environment for inclusive and equitable Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) patient care. Culture and climate are also important for establishing a welcoming learning environment for LGBT students, faculty, and staff. The purpose of this chapter is to examine the impact of LGBT health-related institutional climate, culture, and advocacy on patient care and health education. This chapter will also provide practical suggestions for improving institutional climate.
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Yehia, B.R., Grossman, S.N., Calder, D. (2016). Culture, Climate, and Advocacy. In: Eckstrand, K., Ehrenfeld, J. (eds) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Healthcare. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19752-4_3
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