Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+)
individuals experience discrimination throughout the care continuum, including during …

Background: Disparities in end-of-life (EOL) care remain among ethnic/racial minority
populations. Choosing hospice care in the United States depends on goals-of-care …

One extremely important and often neglected aspect of cancer care is sexuality. Sexuality is
inherently a human trait, and this does not cease to be true after a cancer diagnosis. Multiple …

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to describe disrespectful, inadequate, and abusive
care to seriously ill patients who identify as transgender and their partners. MethodsA cross …

Background: Sexual and gender minorities experience considerable health disparities
across the life span. End of life presents unique challenges for this population, further …

A 15-year-old patient with metastatic synovial sarcoma conveyed to his palliative care
physician that his dying wish was to start gender-affirming hormone therapy. His medical …

Background and Objectives LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be caregivers for family and
friends with life-limiting illnesses than non-LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ caregivers may also …

Along the continuum of care, the transition towards end of life often provokes anxiety and
requires medical assistance from palliative care providers. Unfortunately, historical, legal …

Along with other nations, the Unites States' population is aging. 1 By 2030, those aged 65
years and older will make up one-fifth of the US population. Although likely an …

Abstract Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) adults experience a wide
variety of unique challenges accessing healthcare. These barriers may be exacerbated …