LGBTQ+ patients should always be treated with dignity when seeking and receiving health care. But often, they experience significant disparities in care and barriers to health care access that can lead to potential health complications. It’s critical to protect LGBTQ+ patients from discrimination that threatens their health and well-being.
This means access to quality health care, health care coverage for the care they need, and a strong, trusting relationship with their family physician for the best health outcomes. The goal is to provide patient-centered care to all patients.
You have the opportunity to to create a welcoming and inclusive clinical environment. Simple changes to practices, policies and staff training can dramatically improve access and the experiences of LGBTQ+ patients, resulting in the respectful care they deserve.
Evidence-based knowledge and education, including CME, guidelines, and clinical recommendations.
Tools and resources to support patient care strategies, including additional toolkits and patient education resources.
Information on local, state, and national LGBTQ+ advocacy efforts, including the latest on AAFP advocacy efforts.
CME | LGBTQ+ Health & Inclusive Care
The new CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — beginning with this inaugural episode that underscores the critical role of family physicians in caring for LGBTQ+ patients and reducing health care inequities.
Listen as three family physicians discuss how to create welcoming environments and adapt medical care to the needs of all patients, as well as the importance of understanding gender identity and sexual orientation.
AAFP members talk about the importance of providing inclusive health care to the LGBTQ+ community.