作者: Lyn Behnke , Nancy W. Selix , Karen Cotler
DOI: 10.1016/J.NURPRA.2020.02.005
关键词: Health equity 、 Life expectancy 、 Cohort 、 Medicine 、 Cultural competence 、 Health care 、 Lesbian 、 Population 、 Transgender 、 Gerontology
摘要: Abstract US Census estimates indicate that there are currently 1.75 to 4 million Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT), which will double by 2030. Life expectancy for the aging LGBT population is lower than of same age cohort due health care disparities. Most nurse practitioners (NPs) certified midwives (CNMs) not aware needs this clinical modifications required improve access outcomes. This lack information adds gap in services deepens NPs CNMs a unique position addressing population.