Question

A 58-year-old Inuit woman with type 2 diabetes and hypertension is seen in a southern tertiary clinic. She describes experiences of racism in health care and fears returning home without adequate follow-up. Which action best aligns with cultural safety principles?

Accepted Answer

Ensure discharge planning involves local Indigenous health services, arrange clear communication with community providers and invite her input into the plan

Answer

Ignore her concerns to stay neutral

Answer

Provide standard written instructions only

Answer

Tell her racism is not a health issue

Answer

Delay discharge planning until the day of travel

Practice question

A 58-year-old Inuit woman with type 2 diabetes and hypertension is seen in a southern tertiary clinic. She describes experiences of racism in health care and fears returning home without adequate follow-up. Which action best aligns with cultural safety principles?