Effective patient–provider communication has been
linked to an increase in patient satisfaction,better adherence to treatment recommendations,and improved health outcomes. Combining the elements of effective communication and patient-centeredness into care delivery
has been shown to improve patients’ health and health care. Many resources and initiatives have been devoted to assist hospitals in efforts to advance cultural competence, improve communication,and provide equitable and more
patient-centered care to several diverse patient populations. However, until recently, patients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) have been an often overlooked community of health care consumers. This publication address how to incorporate LGBT patients into the goal of cultural competency in health care settings.