Palliative care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender People and People with Intersex Characteristics (LGBTI) Position Statement

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Palliative care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender People and People with Intersex Characteristics (LGBTI) Position Statement

Friday, November 10, 2017

A joint position statement from Palliative Care Australia and the National LGBTI Health Alliance.

Quality palliative care should be available to all people with life-limiting conditions, including LGBTI people, and their self-designated family. Palliative care should be accessible, inclusive, affirm the right to dignity and respect, and be provided in a safe environment free from discrimination.

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Palliative care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender People and People with Intersex Characteristics (LGBTI) Position Statement

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