Risks, Benefits, and Importance of Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data in Healthcare Settings: A Multi-Method Analysis of Patient and Provider Perspectives
Maragh-Bass AC, Torain M, Adler R, Schneider E, Ranjit A, Kodadek LM, Shields R, German D, Snyder C, Peterson S, Schuur J, Lau B, Haider AH. Risks, Benefits, and Importance of Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data in Healthcare Settings: A Multi-Method Analysis of Patient and Provider Perspectives. LGBT Health 2017, 4: 141-152. PMID: 28221820, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2016.0107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersEmergency department providersPercent of providersPatient-centered approachInstitute of MedicineLGBT health disparitiesED careED settingPrimary carePatients' viewsProvider commentsIndividualized careProvider trainingCare providersPatientsLGBT patientsPatient commentsLGBT healthHealth disparitiesGender identity dataRoutine documentationHealthcare settingsProviders' viewsProvider perspectivesWeighted data