Sex and gender are often used interchangeably, but these terms describe very different and very important aspects of personal identity that can directly affect a person?s health and the care that he or she receives.
Post at least three times to this discussion forum, following the guidelines below. Your posts should include responses to any questions asked of you, as well as replies to classmates.
In your first post, respond to the following:
In your own words, explain the differences between sex and gender.
Identify biological and behavioral differences between males and females that are crucial to providing adequate health care.
Explain how a lack of gender-based prevention, management, and therapy negatively impacts care for males and females. Provide examples.
Describe how the complexities of gender identity create challenges for health care professionals who must treat the biological sex of patients who identify with the opposite gender. Provide examples.
Identify culturally competent approaches to gender-based care that might benefit patients of both sexes and all genders and explain why you selected them.
