This is targeted to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people who want answers to questions about how to deal with difficult life and death situations in light of their sexual orientation. Topics covered include: discrimination, informed consent, mental health care, same-sex unions and medical rights, health-care directives, insurance, HIV, hospital visitation, terminal illness, family and medical leave, children, LGBT elderly, and post-life issues such as funerals, estate planning, bereavement leave, and collection of benefits. The book includes a selected bibliography of LGBT resources for health, finance, and family planning. The book also includes a list of organizations that provide assistance to LGBT individuals and families, as well as an index.