RT Book, Section A1 Greene, Richard E. A1 Schneider, Jason A1 Cook, Tiffany E. A2 Feldman, Mitchell D. A2 Christensen, John F. A2 Satterfield, Jason M. A2 Laponis, Ryan SR Print(0) ID 1167756622 T1 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer Patients T2 Behavioral Medicine: A Guide for Clinical Practice, 5e YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260142686 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1167756622 RD 2024/03/29 AB Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people face many challenges when approaching the health care system. Among the most important is finding access to effective, informed, and affirming care. The medical literature has expanded its discussion of the health needs of LGBTQ people, though often addressing the issues from a strictly sexual behavior perspective (e.g., “men who have sex with men”). Specific knowledge and skills are essential for the health care provider to ascertain the sexual orientation and gender identity of patients; communicate acceptance and understanding of LGBTQ health needs; screen for conditions amenable to behavioral and biomedical interventions; and provide information and resources specific to the lives of LGBTQ patients. Only by employing these skills can providers ensure competent medical care for the LGBTQ community.