The Gay Pediatrician: A Report

Since no articles in the medical literature could be found dealing with the subject of the gay pediatrician, a complete bibliographic search was conducted in order to find information about gay heath professionals. Using both manual and computerized methods of access to information in many databases...

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Published in:Journal of homosexuality 1992-01, Vol.23 (3), p.53-64
Main Author: Fikar, Charles R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gays & lesbians
Health
Homosexuality - psychology
Homosexuality - statistics & numerical data
Homosexuals
Human relations
Humans
Interpersonal communication
Male
Paediatricians
Pediatrics - manpower
Personal relationships
Personality. Affectivity
Physician's Role
Preventive medicine
Professional-Patient Relations
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Sexuality. Sexual behavior
United States
USA
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Summary:Since no articles in the medical literature could be found dealing with the subject of the gay pediatrician, a complete bibliographic search was conducted in order to find information about gay heath professionals. Using both manual and computerized methods of access to information in many databases, much pertinent material was found. Reports were accessed which demonstrated that gay pediatricians most certainly exist and that, in addition to their standard role in pediatric and adolescent medicine, they have special and unique contributions to make to the care of our nation's 2.9 million gay youth. Gay pediatricians need to be accepted as valuable professionals by peers and by society. Whenever possible, gay pediatricians need to act as role models to our gay youth. Pediatricians who happen to be gay have much to contribute to medicine.
ISSN:0091-8369
1540-3602
DOI:10.1300/J082v23n03_04