A 45-year-old family physician working in an inner-city clinic recognises that lack of secure housing is contributing to poor asthma control in many p...

Question

A 45-year-old family physician working in an inner-city clinic recognises that lack of secure housing is contributing to poor asthma control in many patients. Which action best represents the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?

Accepted Answer

Working with community organisations to support patients access to housing programmes and advocating for policy changes

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Continuing usual care without addressing housing issues

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Blaming patients for non-adherence to inhalers

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Refusing to see patients until their housing improves

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Limiting advocacy to writing prescriptions only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Health advocacy for social determinants

A 45-year-old family physician working in an inner-city clinic recognises that lack of secure housing is contributing to poor asthma control in many patients. Which action best represents the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?