Question

A 45-year-old Inuk man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes lives in a remote fly-in community with limited access to fresh food and exercise facilities. Which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role in this context?

Accepted Answer

Work with local health workers to improve access to culturally appropriate nutrition and physical activity programmes, while supporting individual self-management

Answer

Advise him to move to a southern city for better resources

Answer

Tell him his diabetes is entirely due to personal lifestyle choices

Answer

Focus solely on prescribing medication without discussing social determinants

Answer

Avoid discussing social and structural barriers to avoid political issues

Practice question

A 45-year-old Inuk man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes lives in a remote fly-in community with limited access to fresh food and exercise facilities. Which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role in this context?