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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has published a position statement for eliminating disparities in healthcare provided to and policies experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals.
Citing discrepancies in care (e.g., lower mammography rates in lesbians, insurance exclusions on transgender health services) received by the LGBT community compared with the general population, the ACP recommends:
Including gender identity (distinct from sexual orientation) in nondiscrimination and antiharassment policies at medical schools, hospitals, physicians' offices, and other medical facilities.
Including comprehensive transgender healthcare services in public and private health benefit plans and providing transgender ind…