Articles
Same-Sex Parents and Consent for Treatment of a Minor
Healthcare law requires providers to secure the informed consent of a minor child’s parent before providing medical treatment. Different legal jurisdictions recognize various individuals as “parents” in their law bearing on parental consent for the treatment of a minor.
Healthcare Equality Index: 2009 Statements from Top Performers
Statements from the top performing healthcare facilities in the Healthcare Equality Index 2009.
LGBT-Inclusive Intake Forms
An overview of LGBT-inclusive intake forms as well as resources for providers seeking to amend their forms.
LGBT-Inclusive Definitions of Family
To ensure the equal treatment of LGBT patients and their families, healthcare institutions should adopt an explicitly inclusive definition of “family.”
Sample Patient Non-Discrimination Policies
Sample patient non-discrimination policies inclusive of "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."