Establishing and enforcing LGBTQ-inclusive policies at the national, state and institutional level are essential for advancing health equity and ensuring the highest quality cardiology workforce.
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Poteat, T., Toribio, M. Implementing LGBTQ-inclusive policies for cardiology practice and the workforce. Nat Rev Cardiol 20, 365–366 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41569-023-00870-6
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