How To Gather Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Clinical Settings

This undated policy brief was developed by Judith Bradford et al. for the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, a program of the Fenway Institute. It includes a discussion of how to use intake forms to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity. The brief provides specific guidance on language (including sample questions) and discusses barriers to data collection.


#IntakeFormsforLGBTQPatients

Language, Culture & Diversity
Topic
Intake Forms for LGBTQ+ Patients
Audience
Health Care Professionals, Organizational Leaders and Administrators
Setting
Hospitals and Health Systems, Primary Care and Outpatient Practices, Community Health Centers and FQHCs
Level
Applied