An argument that the concept of judicious dissent can resolve the debate over a physician’s conscience-based right to refuse to provide lawful services.

An argument that an individual physician’s conscience-based decision not to offer specific, lawful medical services should not restrict patients’ access to those services.

Suppression of puberty should become the standard of care for gender identity disorder: it is safe and reversible, allows children more time to explore their gender identities, and prevents the development of difficult-to-reverse physical features.

A growing number of medical schools have expanded their curricula to embrace the full spectrum of LGBT health concerns.

When residents make discriminatory jokes about patients, they are not only setting a bad example for the medical students they work with, but harming patient care.

When recruiting physicians from developing countries for U.S. residency training slots there are ethical concerns that program directors and potential residents should be aware of and discuss.

An argument for replacing the disease-centered approach to gay men’s health with a whole-person, wellness approach.

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” has infringed on the trust between patient and physician. When it is repealed, physicians will have to invite confidences from patients who have long been unable to give them.

When taking a sexual history, which can give valuable information about the patient’s medical condition, well-being, and risk profile, always ensure privacy, avoid leading questions, tailor questions to the patient’s sexual orientation, ascertain the patient’s level of risky behavior, and discuss safe sex practices—all in a sensitive and nonjudgmental manner.

Recent legislative and regulatory actions extend equal protection under the law to members of the LGBT community.