Question

A 48-year-old Métis woman with poorly controlled diabetes describes experiencing racism in healthcare and fears attending appointments. She says, "Doctors never listen to people like me." As her new family physician, which response best reflects CanMEDS Health Advocate and cultural safety principles?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge her experience, invite her to share specific concerns, and explore ways to make care safer and more responsive (e.g., involving Indigenous health navigators)

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Explain that racism is not a problem in your clinic

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Focus on adjusting medications and avoid discussing racism

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Tell her to focus on her own responsibility for health

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Suggest she change doctors if unhappy

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