Not Lost in Translation: Ensuring LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Palliative and End-of-Life Clinical-Translational Science Spectrum (TH368)
Sexual and gender minority groups living in the United States experience disproportionate rates of serious and life-limiting illness compared with non-minority counterparts. While LGBTQ+ patients and caregivers share similar serious illness and end-of-life (EOL) coping and support needs with non-minorities, they also face additional burdens and uncertainties: provider bias and discrimination, identity and relationship disclosure, acknowledgment of chosen family, and access to safe and affirming care.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Kristin G. Cloyes, Kimberly D. Acquaviva, Carey B. Candrian, Kate L.M. Hinrichs, Tarynn M. Witten Source Type: research