Question

A 2-year-old boy is brought by his parents, who are hesitant about vaccines after hearing misinformation online. They live in a remote northern community with limited access to acute care. Which approach best reflects CanMEDS Communicator and Health Advocate roles when discussing immunisation?

Accepted Answer

Explore their concerns, provide evidence-based information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the particular risks in remote communities, and work collaboratively to support informed decision-making

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Simply provide a printed schedule and ask them to decide at home

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Tell them that refusal will be documented and no further discussion is needed

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Threaten to involve child protective services if they decline vaccination

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Dismiss them from the practice for non-compliance

Practice question

A 2-year-old boy is brought by his parents, who are hesitant about vaccines after hearing misinformation online. They live in a remote northern community with limited access to acute care. Which approach best reflects CanMEDS Communicator and Health Advocate roles when discussing immunisation?