title: Gay patients. Context for care.
abstract: Gays and lesbians are a part of our society and our practices: real people with real lives, not stereotypes. Understanding their inner world and their social milieu is the first step to providing care that is holistic and appropriate. The "coming out" process and other unique health issues are described. Guidance is provided on how to identify and relate to gay and lesbian patients.
authors.affiliation: University of Western Ontario.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gibson
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Saunders
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D011287:Prejudice