Question

A First Nations mother expresses concern about vaccinating her 2-year-old child, citing historical trauma and mistrust of the health system. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Using a respectful, trauma-informed discussion to explore her concerns, acknowledge historical harms and provide clear information

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Dismissing her concerns and insisting vaccines are mandatory

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Threatening to report her to child protection services if she refuses

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Refusing to discuss vaccines further

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Ridiculing traditional beliefs to emphasise science

Practice question

A First Nations mother expresses concern about vaccinating her 2-year-old child, citing historical trauma and mistrust of the health system. What is the most appropriate response?