Question

A 45-year-old Métis woman with a history of trauma related to residential schools presents with chronic pain and anxiety. She is quiet and avoids eye contact. What is the most appropriate first step to provide culturally safe care?

Accepted Answer

Ask permission to discuss her experiences, listen without interruption and acknowledge the impact of colonisation and past harms in health care

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Immediately focus on completing checklists without exploring her narrative

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Tell her that past experiences are irrelevant to current medical care

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Assume substance misuse and order a urine drug screen without explanation

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Avoid discussing culture or history to "keep things simple"

Practice question

A 45-year-old Métis woman with a history of trauma related to residential schools presents with chronic pain and anxiety. She is quiet and avoids eye contact. What is the most appropriate first step to provide culturally safe care?