Why healthcare providers often “skip” the sexual orientation question.

Based on the New York Times article "Gay and Transgender Patients to Doctors: We'll Tell. Just Ask." and any other relevant literature (the Mayo Clinic, for example), discuss why you believe healthcare providers often “skip” the sexual orientation question. Furthermore, what do you suggest can/should be done to make it easier to disclose the information and open the line of communication? How may it improve care?