Physicians’ Group Backs LGBT Health Policies
The American College of Physicians on Tuesday released a paper that supports nine policies that the group said will improve health among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. For example, the organization expressed support for incorporating gender identity into non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, as well as the including comprehensive transgender health care services in insurance policies. Meanwhile, the group expressed opposition to "conversion" therapy.
- "Doctors' Group Supports LGBT-Inclusive Policies, Same-Sex Marriage" (Seaman, Reuters, 5/11).