NHS patients to be asked about sexuality Health professionals in England are to be told to ask patients aged 16 or over about their sexual orientation, under new NHS guidelines.
NHS England said no-one would be forced to answer the question but recording the data would ensure that "no patient is discriminated against".
The guidance applies to doctors and nurses, as well as local councils responsible for adult social care.
A spokeswoman said: "It will have no impact on the care [people] receive."
She added: "All health bodies and local authorities with responsibility for adult social care are required under the Equality Act to ensure that no patient is discriminated against." BBC News
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NHS England said no-one would be forced to answer the question but recording the data would ensure that "no patient is discriminated against".
The guidance applies to doctors and nurses, as well as local councils responsible for adult social care.
A spokeswoman said: "It will have no impact on the care [people] receive."
She added: "All health bodies and local authorities with responsibility for adult social care are required under the Equality Act to ensure that no patient is discriminated against." BBC News
See also:
- MP blasts NHS moves to make doctors ask if you are gay The Daily Mail
- NHS faces doctors' rebellion over 'intrusive' sexual orientation question The Daily Telegraph
- Patients in England to be quizzed over their sexuality The Guardian
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