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GP Communication: An open environment

An open and holistic approach to various patient populations is a core strength of general practice. GPs are trained and educated to work with people of differing cultures, ethnic backgrounds, genders and socioeconomic status. People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender* (LGBT), however, are among those who face obstacles in accessing healthcare, whether due to a fear of discrimination or perceived lack of understanding of the health issues they face. ‘LGBT people are less likely to seek healthcare and also may be less likely to be honest about their health because they don’t want to disclose their LGBT status,’ Dr Beng Eu, a GP at a Melbourne clinic with a focus on LGBT health, told Good Practice. ‘LGBT people have health risks, drug and alcohol risks and mental health risks.

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