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Some people think that coming out to a health care provider is pointless and that it's none of his or her business. But, knowing all we know about STDs and the psychological effects that affect many gay people (depression, self-hated, ie.), it is an important fact that any health care provider should be aware of.

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  • Avg rating: (+0/-0 0)dandt1612
    dandt1612
    May 18, 2007, 11:48 a.m.

    I came out to my doctor and he had no problem with it what so ever. He ask me if I had a partner and I said yes and that he had been a patient of his for years. And when I told him who it was he just said that's great. And he told me he cared about everyones health no matter what. I have a GREAT doctor!

    • Avg rating: (+9/-1 8)Harbeas
      Harbeas
      May 18, 2007, 6:29 p.m.

      What is the purpose of telling him? Maybe straight people should walk in and tell him they are straight. Makes no sense to me. First of all I don't care to hear someone tell me they are gay.

      • Avg rating: (+13/-0 13)marlenebomer
        marlenebomer
        May 18, 2007, 10:41 p.m.

        Many GLBT folk who don't come out to their health care providers are doing themselves a disservice!

        Harbeas -- First, did you know that GLBT folk who are in partnerships have to spend hundreds -- if not thousands -- for a piece of paper called a Durable Power of Attorney?

        Did you know that heterosexuals can get that piece of paper for (depending on the county) less than $30? It's called a *marriage licence*!

        Did you know that many GLBT folk who are partnered can still be denied access to their loved ones in the hospital, even *if* they have the DPA??

        There's been many instances where partners have been denied access, the parents of the victim are called, and the partner is *legally* shut out!!

        If a GLBT person has a respectful relationship with their physician, there's a better than likely chance in the even of a mishap, the partner will be allowed access in the ER and other areas of the hospital.

        • Avg rating: (+4/-0 4)idiologic
          idiologic
          May 19, 2007, 4:52 a.m.

          By reading what Guess said, I feel a little more retarded now. Thanks. Did Jesus call you up and tell you all of that? Or was it your pal W?

          • Avg rating: (+2/-0 2)Harbeas
            Harbeas
            May 19, 2007, 5 p.m.

            Marlene

            I still don't know why they have to tell the doctor they are gay. That won't gaurantee anything. They should be allowed to visit their "loved ones" in the hospital. They should not be allowed to purchase a Marriage license for any price. They should be allowed to form a "civil union" if so desired which would give them the rights of married people when it comes to property, estates, burial and the like.

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