Question

A 75-year-old man in a remote northern community presents with chest pain. There is no on-site cardiology service. Your small hospital has a telemedicine link to a tertiary centre. Which action best exemplifies the Collaborator CanMEDS role and optimises his care?

Accepted Answer

Arrange telemedicine consultation with cardiology to guide investigations and management while stabilising the patient locally

Answer

Manage independently without consulting specialists

Answer

Immediately transfer him 700 km by ground ambulance without discussion

Answer

Delay investigations until a cardiologist can attend in person

Answer

Send him home with nitroglycerin and schedule clinic review

Practice question

A 75-year-old man in a remote northern community presents with chest pain. There is no on-site cardiology service. Your small hospital has a telemedicine link to a tertiary centre. Which action best exemplifies the Collaborator CanMEDS role and optimises his care?