Caring for gay persons: stop the hurt.

摘要

I'm uncomfortable admitting it, but this has been a challenging issue of JCN to prepare. Some time back I realized I needed to know more about gay issues and concerns. I regularly encounter gay patients in my work as a staff nurse and I don't like the uncomfortable feeling on the unit from other patients, staff, and myself toward them. The church I am a member of in downtown Wichita tries to be welcoming and culturally sensitive to all. Among the mix of internationals, people living on the street, and various minorities, on occasion gay persons come to our church. I don't like the uncomfortable feeling I sense from others at church toward gays. I don't like the uncomfortable feeling in myself.