Lgbtq+ veteran care | veterans affairs

VA Louisville health care employees receive training in clinical care that is responsive to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans. Our trained LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinators are fully

equipped to support the health, welfare, and dignity of you and your family. CARE WE PROVIDE AT VA LOUISVILLE HEALTH CARE We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of all Veterans and

their families. We focus on ensuring a safe and welcoming environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO KNOW The care

coordinator can help you get started with care or with navigating any of these issues. VISITATION: A family member, friend, or other individual can be present with the patient for emotional

support during the course of the patient's stay. DEFINITION OF FAMILY: "Family" may include individual(s) not legally related to the individual. Family members include spouses

and domestic partners. ADVANCE DIRECTIVES: Veterans may designate any person as a decision-maker for care if they won't be able to make these decisions themselves. Advance directive

agents are chosen by the Veteran and do not need to be biologically related. DOCUMENTATION IN MEDICAL RECORDS: VA Louisville maintains the confidentiality of information about sexual

orientation just like any other private health information. CHANGING NAME OR SEX IN RECORDS: Your name in your medical record will reflect your legal name. There are established procedures

for changing your legal information with the VA Privacy Officer.