Question

A 47-year-old family physician working in a remote Indigenous community notices that many patients miss follow-up appointments due to lack of transportation and childcare. According to CanMEDS and Indigenous health frameworks, what is the most appropriate advocacy action?

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with community leaders to explore mobile clinics, flexible hours and transportation support to improve access.

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Accept this as unavoidable and continue usual scheduling.

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Encourage patients to "try harder" to attend appointments without addressing structural barriers.

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Discharge patients who miss more than two appointments.

Answer

Move the clinic to an urban centre for better staffing.

Practice question

A 47-year-old family physician working in a remote Indigenous community notices that many patients miss follow-up appointments due to lack of transportation and childcare. According to CanMEDS and Indigenous health frameworks, what is the most appropriate advocacy action?