Question

A 45-year-old man presents with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and depression. He lives in a remote northern community with limited mental health services. Which strategy best reflects CanMEDS Health Advocate and Collaborator roles in this rural/remote context?

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with local nurses, telepsychiatry services, and community supports to integrate mental health and diabetes care, addressing travel and cost barriers

Answer

Tell him to travel to an urban centre and manage the logistics himself

Answer

Explain that depression is less important than glycaemic control

Answer

Refuse to treat depression due to lack of on-site psychiatry

Answer

Prescribe antidepressants without any follow-up or psychosocial support

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and depression. He lives in a remote northern community with limited mental health services. Which strategy best reflects CanMEDS Health Advocate and Collaborator roles in this rural/remote context?