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Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Understanding the Pervasive Needs of Older LGBT Adults and the Value of Social Work in Health Care

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Pages 362-385 | Received 31 Mar 2013, Accepted 28 Nov 2013, Published online: 05 May 2014

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