Access to Optimal Care among Gay and Bisexual Men: Identifying Barriers and Promoting Culturally Competent Care

Rajeev Ramchand; Claude Earl Fox

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195301533.003.0013

Access to Optimal Care among Gay and Bisexual Men: Identifying Barriers and Promoting Culturally Competent Care

Rajeev Ramchand, Claude Earl Fox

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Abstract

This chapter discusses a variety of issues that impact access to optimal health care for gay and bisexual men in the United States. Special consideration is given to health insurance coverage and health insurance discrimination among gay and bisexual men. A discussion of domestic partner benefits highlights the role of legally-sanctioned partnerships and access to health insurance. The chapter concludes with specific recommendations for improving the health care environment and communication practices of providers who care for gay and bisexual men, including special populations of gay youth and elderly gay men.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Unequal Opportunity
Subtitle of host publication	Health Disparities Affecting Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780199863815
ISBN (Print)	9780195301533
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195301533.003.0013
State	Published - Sep 1 2009

Keywords

Access to care
Bisexual health needs
Discrimination
Domestic partner benefits
Gay health needs
Health disparities
Health insurance
Health insurance reform
HIV/AIDS
Homosexual

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine(all)

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