Question

A 48-year-old First Nations man from a remote community presents with alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms. He reports intergenerational trauma related to residential schools. Which approach best demonstrates cultural safety and the CanMEDS Communicator and Health Advocate roles?

Accepted Answer

Engage in trauma-informed, culturally safe dialogue, explore his goals, and collaborate with Indigenous mental health and addiction services

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Focus solely on prescribing antidepressants and disulfiram

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Avoid discussing his experiences to prevent re-traumatisation

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Tell him that his problems are due only to personal choices

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Insist that he relocate to an urban centre for treatment

Practice question

A 48-year-old First Nations man from a remote community presents with alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms. He reports intergenerational trauma related to residential schools. Which approach best demonstrates cultural safety and the CanMEDS Communicator and Health Advocate roles?