Question

A 55-year-old Cree man hospitalised for heart failure asks if he can see an Elder and use traditional medicines in addition to his prescribed therapy. The cardiology team is unsure. Which response best reflects CanMEDS Collaborator and Professional roles in an Indigenous health context?

Accepted Answer

Explore how traditional practices can be safely integrated with biomedical care, consulting pharmacy and Indigenous liaison services

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Refuse any traditional practices because they are unscientific

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Allow traditional practices only if conducted off hospital property

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Permit traditional medicine but stop all prescribed cardiac medications

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Tell him that hospital policy prohibits involvement of Elders

Practice question

A 55-year-old Cree man hospitalised for heart failure asks if he can see an Elder and use traditional medicines in addition to his prescribed therapy. The cardiology team is unsure. Which response best reflects CanMEDS Collaborator and Professional roles in an Indigenous health context?