1. Homophobia and the Contradiction of Care Emily Burleson Susan Gunter Carrie Jones Japonica Morris Ren Pate Sallie Shipman AEL 667: MULTICULTURAL & SOCIAL EDUCATION FOR LEADERSHIP PERSONNEL Spring 2011

2. In this presentation we will explore how homophobia effects patient care. Each group member developed a case study based on different challenges the nurse faces in caring for the homosexual patient. What is Homophobia?

3. How does homophobia cause a contradiction in patient care? Emily Burleson – How does homophobia effect male nurses and the culture of nursing? Susan Gunter – How does homophobia and Don’t Ask Don’t tell effect military personnel? Carrie Jones – How does homophobia effect the sports athlete? Japonica Morris – How does it effect patient care when the “partner” cannot visit or make decisions for the patient? RenPate – How does homophobia effect the nursing care of the patient? Sallie Shipman – Can homophobia cause suicide?