Question

A 42-year-old Métis woman reports previous negative experiences of racism in healthcare. She presents with poorly controlled hypertension and diabetes. She is hesitant to attend clinic. Which physician behaviour best demonstrates cultural safety and the CanMEDS Communicator role?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge her experiences, invite her perspective on care goals and collaboratively plan management respecting her values

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Focus only on biomedical issues and avoid discussing past experiences

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Tell her that racism is unlikely in the current system

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Insist that she strictly follow your recommendations without discussion

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Avoid asking about her experiences because it may be uncomfortable

Practice question

A 42-year-old Métis woman reports previous negative experiences of racism in healthcare. She presents with poorly controlled hypertension and diabetes. She is hesitant to attend clinic. Which physician behaviour best demonstrates cultural safety and the CanMEDS Communicator role?