Out in the open.
Health services are among the worst employers for gay, lesbian and transgender staff, according to the campaign group Stonewall--some nurses have even been assaulted because of their sexuality. But now there is a commitment to reform. The RCN's OUT! group was established to help nurses who face prejudice because of their sexuality. The introduction of civil partnerships is a major step forward in reducing legal discrimination.
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