LGBTQ+ Healthcare Teaching in UK Medical Schools: An Investigation into Medical Students' Understanding and Preparedness for Practice.

Objectives: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and queer/questioning + (LGBTQ+) healthcare teaching within UK medical schools is currently lacking, potentially impacting on patients' confidence in health services and ability to access care. The current study conducted a multi-site analysis aiming to investigate medical students' perceptions towards the teaching of LGBTQ+ healthcare in UK medical schools, as well as to gain a greater understanding of medical students' level of knowledge of LGBTQ+ healthcare, and preparedness for working with LGBTQ+ patients.

Methods: Medical students (N = 296) from 28 UK institutions responded to a 15-question online survey distributed via course leads and social media.