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(408A) Living with an Ostomy in the LGBTQIA Community: Unique Issues

  • Room: Ballroom A
  • Session Number:408A
Tuesday,June 07, 2022:11:15 AM -11:45 AM
Contact Hours: 0.5

Speaker(s)

Speaker
Michael Dunkley
Architect / Patient
Retired
Speaker
Sandy Mackay BSc(Hons), PGCE
Mathematics Lecturer / Patient
Richmond Upon Thames College
Speaker
Sushma Paudel BSc(Hon) Nursing, SCN, RN
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Imperial Collage Healthcare NHS Trust

Description

Every individual is treated the same and in accordance with their needs. This may mean we care them differently respecting their age, gender disability. In respect of gender, all genders including LGBT+ are treated the same. However, there are some issues to consider in terms of relationships, emotions and sexuality. This session aims to explore the challenges of living with ostomy in LGBTQ+ community. To investigate personal experiences and where and how they have found support through their journey.


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Learning Outcome

After this session, the learner will gain a better understanding of the challenges of the LGBTQ+ community living with a stoma.

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