How to Find a Gay Doctor

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Coming Out to Your Doctor More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Johan Berhin | permalink
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Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, psychotherapists and other professionals treating you need to know about your sexual orientation and gender identity to give the best care possible.

For further reading: http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/coming-out-to-your-doctor ^[1]

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How Gay-Frienly Is Your Doctor? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by SIRIUSBON | permalink
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Being gay isn't a medical condition or a problem and your doctor shouldn't treat it as such. Your care should be tailored toward your specific needs and should be taken just as seriously as the care of your doctor's straight patients. Here's how to find a gay-friendly doctor.

For further reading: http://gaylife.about.com/od/stdsgeneralhealth/a/findadoctor.htm ^[2]