• Semin Oncol Nurs · Feb 2018

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    Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers.

    • Kristin G Cloyes, William Hull, and Andra Davis.
    • Semin Oncol Nurs. 2018 Feb 1; 34 (1): 60-71.

    ObjectiveTo identify the unique needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) cancer patients and caregivers, and review recommendations supporting more effective and inclusive palliative and end-of-life care.Data SourcesPublished research and clinical guidelines.ConclusionTransitions in care raise particular challenges for LGBT patients, including provider communication, perceptions of safety and acceptance, and assessing and respecting patients' definitions of family and spirituality.Implications For Nursing PracticeLGBT patients and their caregivers need competent nurses to support them, especially during transitions. Implementing LGBT-inclusive education, training, and practice will improve outcomes for LGBT cancer patients and their caregivers - and potentially all patients.Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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