Please fill out the form below to register for the following Queer in Psychiatry (QuiP) event:

Title: Sexual and Gender Diversity in Cancer Care – Who Cares?

When: Thursday, March 31, 2022; 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

A Zoom Link will be sent to you closer to the event once you register.

Speakers: Margo Kennedy MSW, Brendan Lyver, Dr. Christian Schulz-Quach

The Sexual and Gender Diversity in Cancer Care (SGDc) working group was established to support LGBTQ2+ patients and their chosen families while receiving inclusive care at UHN. To date, we have improved accessibility and navigation through implementing an information hotline and providing a curated overview of provincial and national resources. Our group has recently established a gap in the delivery of patient-centered care, with preliminary evidence showing that over half of HCPs (55%) do not feel knowledgeable about LGBTQ2+ health needs, and most HCPs (96%) are interested in receiving comprehensive education (Jivraj & Croke, 2021). These local findings align with systematic review evidence suggesting low rates of HCPs asking about patient pronouns, gender, sexual orientation, and relationship identity, with only 8% of oncologists feeling confident in their LGBTQ2+ specific knowledge and communication strategies. This presentation is going to focus on the four main pillars of the SGDc (pronouns, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship diversity) and we are going to engage with the audience in a critical discussion about the most meaningful and effective ways of creating change in healthcare organizations.

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Dr. Christian Schulz-Quach (he/him) is a Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Palliative Care Physician and Educator. Co-Lead for the Sexual & Gender Diversity in Cancer Care Working Group. Christian was born in East Berlin and grew up in Germany. He has lived in Switzerland, the US, the UK and most recently in Canada. In his spare time, he enjoys mountaineering, travelling, producing films, and engaging in deep conversations!
 
Margo Kennedy (she/her) is a Princess Margaret Social Worker. Co-Lead for the Sexual & Gender Diversity in Cancer Care Working Group. She is driven by her passion for health equity issues. Her extensive experience in cancer care has provided a deep appreciation for the many stresses, barriers and challenges that patients may encounter. Margo loves helping people to find their strengths and superpowers. Her interests include gardening, women, coffee, and unicorns!
 
Brendan Lyver (he/him) is a University of Toronto Neuroscience Student, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Research Student and SGDc Social Media Coordinator. His research interests include health equity, developmental neuroscience, and immunology. In his spare time, Brendan enjoys playing guitar, playing basketball, and being by the water.  
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