LGBTQ Americans twice as likely to experience discrimination in healthcare settings, survey finds

A new survey found that LGBTQ Americans are twice as likely to experience discrimination in their health care (Source: “LGBTQ Americans twice as likely to experience discrimination in health care: Poll,” The Hill, April 2).

The survey, conducted by KFF, noted that members of the LGBTQ community have historically faced disparities while receiving health care, including challenges to accessing mental and physical health care.

“LGBT adults are also twice as likely as non-LGBT adults to report negative experiences while receiving health care in the last three years, including being treated unfairly or with disrespect,” the report found.

Thirty-three percent of LGBTQ adults reported negative experiences while receiving health care in the previous three years, compared to 15% of non-LGBTQ adults.