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Readers panel: Should all patients be asked about their sexual orientation? 

NHS England guidelines recommend that health professionals ask all patients about their sexual orientation, with the aim of improving services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) patients. Nursing Standard readers have their say
Posted 05 February 2018 - 07:20
 
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