"We Treat Everyone Equally": Hospice Care Team Members' Language Use Regarding Sexual and Gender Minority Patients and Caregivers.

Examination of discursive frames used by providers enhances understanding of how social and cultural influences, along with training and experience, shape how HCT members approach working with LGBTQ+ patients and families, and illuminates areas where additional education and training are needed. Our findings support the need for ongoing efforts to improve HCT members' knowledge and skill regarding the needs of LGBTQ+ patients and families within the context of hospice and end-of-life care.