Question

A 42-year-old First Nations woman living on reserve in northern Canada presents to the nursing station for a diabetes check. She has type 2 diabetes managed with metformin, A1C 7.2%, and normal foot sensation. She says previous care felt rushed and dismissive. Which of the following best demonstrates culturally safe care consistent with CanMEDS roles?

Accepted Answer

Invite her to describe her experiences with care and collaboratively explore barriers and supports

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Review her lab results quickly and focus only on medication adherence

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Explain her high risk due to ethnicity without asking about social context

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Assume traditional medicines are unsafe and advise her not to use them

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Avoid discussing colonisation or residential school history to prevent discomfort

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