RT Book, Section
A1 Greene, Richard E.
A1 Brady, Donald W.
A1 Schneider, Jason
A2 Feldman, Mitchell D.
A2 Christensen, John F.
A2 Satterfield, Jason M.
SR Print(0)
ID 1102937528
T1 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Patients
T2 Behavioral Medicine: A Guide for Clinical Practice, 4e
YR 2014
FD 2014
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071767705
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102937528
RD 2024/04/25
AB Lesbian,  gay,  bisexual,  and  transgender  (LGBT)  people  have  become  more  openly  accepted  into  the  framework  of  society.  Likewise,  the  medical  literature  has  expanded  its  discussion  of  the  health  needs  of  LGBT  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  be  able  to  ascertain  the  sexual  orientation  and  gender  identity  of  patients;  communicate  acceptance  and  understanding  of  LGBT  health  issues;  screen  for  conditions  amenable  to  behavioral  interventions;  and  provide  information  and  resources  specific  to  the  needs  of  LGBT  patients.  Providers  can  use  these  skills  to  provide  access  to  competent  medical  care  for  LGBT  patients.