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Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults

January 11, 2013

Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine their mission and values. The American…

FDA launches campaign to prevent/reduce tobacco use among LGBT young adults

May 5, 2016

On May 2, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a public education campaign aimed at preventing and reducing tobacco use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and…

Viewpoint: Treating transgender patients with respect

August 14, 2014

As nurses, we are the healthcare professionals who have the closest contact with our patients, and we often find ourselves acting as the patient’s advocate. Stories of a…