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Health Disparities for LGBT Older Adults
LGBT older adults have faced much discrimination for their sexual identity within their lifetime. These experiences have affected their ability to seek out access to healthcare. Some LGBT adults may suffer from betrayal trauma, where they fear healthcare providers will respond negatively threatening the individuals access to healthcare. 36% of patients have not disclosed their sexual orientation to their physician, it is important to disclose sexual identity to providers since LGBT members are at a higher risk for weakened immunity, chronic pain, cancer, heart disease. It is the responsibility of healthcare providers to provide a comfortable space for lgbt adults to fully disclose their identity in order to receive the best care.