Background: Annual retinal exams for patients with diabetes are critical as diabetic retinopathy is the number one cause of preventable blindness in working-age adults in the United States. Currently, most patients with diabetes in the United States receive a referral from their primary care provider to see an ophthalmologist for their annual dilated eye exam, which can be an added inconvenience and expense. As such, there is a need for alternative screening strategies within an outpatient network.
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October 2021
Background: Our health system set out to improve services to patients from the LGBTQ community as a step towards decreasing disparities in care.
Materials And Methods: A pilot education intervention targeting staff knowledge and skills regarding terminology with regards to gender fluidity and sexual orientation was designed and implemented.
Results: 81 staff members participated and we found improvements in knowledge but there remain uncertainties that can be addressed in future training sessions.