A growing number of Japanese hospitals are introducing programs that promote a more understanding and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ people, helping to give peace of mind and improved health outcomes for a community that is often ostracized, even by the medical establishment.The psychological hurdle of disclosing one's sexual orientation and gender identity, a concept known by the acronym SOGI, is significant for many in the country's LGBTQ+ community, and some are reluctant to see a doctor due to insensitive remarks they have received from health care professionals.Seibo Hospital in Toky…READ FULL ARTICLE