A Dose of Grief
Supporting LGBTQ+ patients
Supporting LGBTQ+ patients through grief requires an understanding of the unique challenges they may face, including societal discrimination, familial rejection, and the complexities of navigating their identities within healthcare systems. Cultivating a safe and affirming environment, tailored to address their specific needs and experiences, is essential in providing compassionate and effective grief support for LGBTQ+ people.
Supporting grieving LGBTQ+ individuals, especially after suicide, demands acknowledgment of unique challenges such as strained relationships and legal hurdles. This resource highlights these important points and provides advice to doctors on how to best support LGBTQ+ patients.
The NHS provides information on how to best support LGBTQ+ patients and their loved ones during grief and bereavement.
This free eLearning module aims to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to best support their LGBTQ+ patients when navigating palliative care.