Question

A 65-year-old Cree man living in a remote northern community is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Community rates of TB are significantly higher than the Canadian average. Which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role in this context?

Accepted Answer

Advocating with public health and community leaders for improved housing and overcrowding reduction

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Focusing solely on treating his infection with standard therapy

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Transferring him to a southern city and discharging responsibility

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Limiting care due to resource constraints

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Avoiding discussion of historical trauma and colonisation

Practice question

A 65-year-old Cree man living in a remote northern community is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Community rates of TB are significantly higher than the Canadian average. Which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role in this context?