Please note: It is important to ensure that patients in the LGBTQ community feel accepted in the health care setting. Stigma and perceptions of discrimination can be debilitating for patients. Speaking in a non-judgmental way and creating an open communication between your patient and yourself is crucial to their overall health and well-being. Use the patient’s correct pronouns to build rapport and establish a trusting provider/patient relationship; If unsure, ask patients about their correct pronouns.