LGBT adults more likely to experience discrimination in the exam room

Zoom in: LGBT adults were much more likely to report having a bad experience with a provider that caused their health to get worse (24% vs. 9%), made them less likely to seek out care (39% vs. 15%) or led them to switch providers (36% vs. 16%).

• Experiences of discrimination, in or outside of the health care system, could exacerbate mental health issues among LGBT adults, who are more likely to report going without care.

Still, most LGBT adults say they've had positive experiences with providers who understood and respected their cultural values and beliefs and involved them in their care.