Mental Health & Gender Specific Practice - Same Sex Relationships

Question 1

Gender sensitive nursing

Answer 1

• single sex wards
• gender based nurse allocation decisions
• having “female only” areas in the ward
• avoiding discrimination
• understanding sexuality
• being aware of previous traumas / incidents

Question 2

Same sex attracted nursing care

Answer 2

• welcoming environment, displaying acceptance of same sex attraction
• addressing transgendered people as their preferred gender
• staff education - recognizing and challenging beliefs, understanding about medical conditions, use of inclusive language, recognizing diversity in relationships
• staff client communication - signs discussion orientation is okay, encouraging discussion, being sensitive
• documentation - seek consent before documenting anything surrounding orientation, gender identity, explain confidentiality
• referrals and resources
• confidentiality

Question 3

Management

Answer 3

• support health & personal care
• privacy & dignity
• independence
• choices & decision making
• ## living environment