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R^3 Report (Requirement, Rationale, Reference)
 February 2011 | The Joint Commission
"Studies of lesbian and bisexual women indicated that disclosing sexual orientation to their physicians would negatively affect their health care."
This report emphasizes the importance of communication between a patient and health care provider. It addresses the issue that disclosure of one's sexual orientation can potentially affect quality of health care but also reaffirms that there are several federal laws in place that protect patients from various forms of discrimination. The non-discrimination requirement in health care emphasizes the importance of providing LGBT individuals with equitable care in hospitals, clinics, and health care facilities nationwide. 
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LGBT Aging Concerns Abstract
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elders and long-term couples have become more visible and their special concerns about aging are being recognized by gerontologists. LGBT elders are a diverse group with regard to all characteristics. This article focuses on the characteristics, research needs and barriers, service needs and barriers, clinical implications, and suggestions for appropriate treatment to increase awareness of clinical gerontologists who may not be familiar with LGBT seniors or who wish to improve their services to this population. Gerontologists working in long-term care facilities and those working in social and home care services may be especially interested in the special concerns of transgender elders and the recent changes in public policy regarding all LGBT elders.
See more: Aging / General Issues, Caregiving, Culturally Competent Care and Training, Housing / Homelessness / Long Term Care, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults |
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