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I would just feel more comfortable with a gay or gay-friendly male doctor -- not that it really should matter, but it would be nice. But, if anyone has any recommendations, I'd appreciate it. Looking for an Internal Medicine doctor primarily. I just moved to Raleigh near Brier Creek -- have Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Am older and not very active sexually, but would like to see if anyone has any good experiences with a gay or gay-friendly doctor in the area. Suggestions??
Hey, Silver Traveller--I think we corresponded before. I go to a gay doc in Cary even though I live in North Raleigh; it's a pretty quick drive down 540. PM me for details.
Why the need for a "gay friendly" Dr.? Isn't a gay guy's body the same as a straight persons? Why would one even need to mention to their Dr. that they are gay? I think you should just be looking for a good Dr., and stop worrying what they think of your sexual tendencies.
Why the need for a "gay friendly" Dr.? Isn't a gay guy's body the same as a straight persons? Why would one even need to mention to their Dr. that they are gay? I think you should just be looking for a good Dr., and stop worrying what they think of your sexual tendencies.
Because a gay person needs to be able to be honest with his/her doctor about health issues, who is considered "next of kin", etc., and if the doctor is at all un-gay-friendly, it could affect the way he/she treats the patient--some people have actually been "lectured" to by their doctors about being gay or even harassed. Plus, a doctor who is actually gay will be much more likely to be informed on health issues in the community.
Why shouldn't a gay person be able to ask for a gay-friendly doc if he wants?
Why the need for a "gay friendly" Dr.? Isn't a gay guy's body the same as a straight persons? Why would one even need to mention to their Dr. that they are gay? I think you should just be looking for a good Dr., and stop worrying what they think of your sexual tendencies.
Would a woman want to have a Dr. who is a misogynist?
One feels small enough when the Dr. disapproves of their weight, eating/drinking/smoking/exercise habits, etc. You can't blame someone for not wanting a Dr. who will throw sexuality into the mix.
Would a woman want to have a Dr. who is a misogynist?
One feels small enough when the Dr. disapproves of their weight, eating/drinking/smoking/exercise habits, etc. You can't blame someone for not wanting a Dr. who will throw sexuality into the mix.
I agree with your analogy, but another way to look at it might be....If you go to any doctor, and you let him know your gay and he treats you with anything other then professionalism or in an ethical manor, then he probably could be in trouble. I.E. any doctor should be able or capable of being "gay friendly."
All medical doctors are trained to treat all patients the same regardless of age, sex, sexual preference, ethnicity, race, etc.
I agree with your analogy, but another way to look at it might be....If you go to any doctor, and you let him know your gay and he treats you with anything other then professionalism or in an ethical manor, then he probably could be in trouble. I.E. any doctor should be able or capable of being "gay friendly."
All medical doctors are trained to treat all patients the same regardless of age, sex, sexual preference, ethnicity, race, etc.
You are absolutely right. However, human nature sometimes interferes with training and proper practice.
Why the need for a "gay friendly" Dr.? Isn't a gay guy's body the same as a straight persons? Why would one even need to mention to their Dr. that they are gay? I think you should just be looking for a good Dr., and stop worrying what they think of your sexual tendencies.
IDK I understand. As a woman I requested that my GP (who also does paps) be a woman. I know men are just as capable but I feel more comfortable with a woman doing certain things.
i think this is a valid concern, the same as a person wanting a female OBGYN or whatever. im a straight male, and i wouldn't care if my doctor is female or gay, but i'm less likely to suffer because of their biases.
I agree with your analogy, but another way to look at it might be....If you go to any doctor, and you let him know your gay and he treats you with anything other then professionalism or in an ethical manor, then he probably could be in trouble. I.E. any doctor should be able or capable of being "gay friendly."
All medical doctors are trained to treat all patients the same regardless of age, sex, sexual preference, ethnicity, race, etc.
Believe me, "Should be" does not always equate to "are". Even if a doctor is not outwardly homophobic, s/he may still not be sensitive to issues important to a gay patient such as keeping one's lifepartner on file for next-of-kin notification, or advising on safe sex practices if the patient is sexually active, etc. Just as a female is likely to be more comfortable getting GYN exams from a woman (I certainly would if I were female), a gay patient is going to be more open and honest with a physician if he has some assurance that the doc is gay or gay-friendly and won't pass judgment, even subtly. Even a well-meaning, but not particularly "gay-savvy" doctor, might not be as informed about particular dangers to the gay community, and that's not even mentioning knowledge of mental health issues such as depression (and the reasons therefor) where a gay doctor would have far more understanding of the issues a gay patient deals with.
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