Synopsis
This fact sheet provides organizations with best practices for honoring the confidentiality and informed consent regarding personal information shared by LGBT older adults.
Coming out, or disclosing that one is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), is not a one-time occurrence, but rather a process that often happens over and over again. People may come out to their friends and family but will need to decide if they will be open with new co-workers, acquaintances, or service providers.
This fact sheet provides organizations with best practices for honoring the confidentiality and informed consent regarding personal information shared by LGBT older adults.
