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By Ramon Johnson, About.com Guide to Gay Life since 2002

Finding a Gay-Friendly Doctor

Wednesday April 16, 2008
Your doctor should not view being gay as a problem. Your care should be specifically tailored toward your lifestyle and should be taken just as seriously as the care of your doctor's straight patients. If you are not comfortable coming out to your doctor or his or her reception to your sexuality isn't affirmative, seek a medical professional in a more gay-affirmative environment. Here's how to find a gay-friendly doctor.

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April 17, 2008 at 1:58 pm
(1) gay_gemini says:

Thank you Ramon. This has alot of helpful information and guidelines. I will definetly be putting it to good use! I never thought to look for a gay or gay friendly doctor!

Skye

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