Question

A 38-year-old Cree woman living in a rural community presents with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 9.0%) and limited access to fresh fruit and vegetables. She works irregular shifts and cares for extended family. Which intervention best reflects the Health Advocate CanMEDS role in addressing social determinants of health?

Accepted Answer

Work with local community programmes to connect her to culturally appropriate diabetes education and subsidies for healthy food

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Provide a generic diet sheet without considering local food access

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Advise her to "try harder" with lifestyle changes

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Focus only on medication intensification and ignore social context

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Discharge from the practice due to non-adherence

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