Parents of a 15-month-old child express concern about vaccine safety and are hesitant about the scheduled MMR vaccine. They have read misinformation o...

Question

Parents of a 15-month-old child express concern about vaccine safety and are hesitant about the scheduled MMR vaccine. They have read misinformation online. As their family physician, what is the most appropriate response in line with CanMEDS Communicator role?

Accepted Answer

Provide balanced, evidence-based information, explore their specific worries and work collaboratively towards an informed decision

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Dismiss their concerns and insist they vaccinate or find another doctor

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Avoid discussing vaccines to preserve the relationship

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Agree with their concerns and advise delaying all vaccines indefinitely

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Ridicule their beliefs to emphasise the importance of vaccination

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Vaccine hesitancy communication

Parents of a 15-month-old child express concern about vaccine safety and are hesitant about the scheduled MMR vaccine. They have read misinformation online. As their family physician, what is the most appropriate response in line with CanMEDS Communicator role?