Question

A 33-year-old G2P1 First Nations woman living in a fly-in community presents at 34 weeks' gestation with gestational diabetes and limited access to fresh food. Which action best demonstrates the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?

Accepted Answer

Work with local team to connect her with community nutrition programmes and advocate for improved food security

Answer

Advise her to just eat healthier without specifics

Answer

Arrange urgent transfer solely because of her Indigenous identity

Answer

Tell her to buy more fresh produce in the city

Answer

Avoid raising social determinants as they are outside medical scope

Practice question

A 33-year-old G2P1 First Nations woman living in a fly-in community presents at 34 weeks' gestation with gestational diabetes and limited access to fresh food. Which action best demonstrates the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?