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Understanding LGBT health starts with understanding the history of oppression and discrimination that these communities have faced. Participants suggested that healthcare providers should not show signs of disapproval when a lesbian woman outs herself, they should not assume that all women are heterosexual, and they should provide interventions tailored to the specific needs and interests of lesbian women. The aforementioned requests and conclusions highlight that there are special healthcare needs among lesbian women, but appropriate supportive care is not the norm. Zugangsbarrieren im Versorgungssystem als gesundheitspolitische Herausforderung [Health status of lesbian and bisexual women. Prev Med. SMA Acknowledgements None.

J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs ;— Barriers to Health Care Women who identify as lesbian or bisexual encounter barriers to health care that include concerns about confidentiality and disclosure, discriminatory attitudes and treatment, limited access to health care and health insurance, and often a limited understanding as to what their health risks may be 4. Be a resource for health information about sexual orientation and gender issues for both patients and their families.