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Doctors Can Refuse To Treat LGBTQ+ Patients in Several States—These Religious Exemption Laws Lead to Drops in HIV Testing

An increasing number of U.S. states have passed laws that allow health-care providers—including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists—to refuse to...

14.04.2026 10

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Nathaniel M. Tran

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states – these religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing

An increasing number of laws aim to roll back LGBTQ people’s ability to access health care, leading to cascading effects on their well-being.

10.04.2026 3

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LGBTQ+ Patients Stay Up-to-Date on Preventive Care When Their Doctors Are Supportive

25.06.2025 10

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Nathaniel M. Tran

LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to -date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society

When LGBTQ patients can be open with their providers about their identity, they are much more likely to get essential care.

10.06.2025 6

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Nathaniel M. Tran